In case you’re looking for another reason to hang out in Gastown this summer, the community-wide “Meet Me in Gastown” celebration is back this year with another incredible street party, and it’s completely free to attend. So, get ready to feast on takeout from nearby restaurants, play giant outdoor games, and enjoy live music on two different stages.
Organized by Low Tide Properties along with the Gastown Business Improvement Society, PCI Developments, Reliance Properties, and The Salient Group, the event is set to close Water Street from Abbott to Carrall to celebrate the area’s unique heritage and community.
“Meet Me in Gastown is a major highlight for our community during the summer,” says Harmony Cornwell, Director of Property Management and Operations at Low Tide Properties. “This event showcases all that Gastown has to offer and brings our local businesses, residents, and visitors together to celebrate the historic and vibrant atmosphere that Gastown holds.”
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Along Water Street, visitors can peruse local business vendors, create their own flower bouquets, and enjoy sips on Monarca and Guilt & Co’s cocktail patio extension on Carrall Alley.
Below is the performance schedule for the evening of the festival:
- 3 to 3:45 pm – Emmett Jerome at Maple Tree Square Stage
- 4:15 to 5 pm – Hayley Wallis at the Maple Tree Square Stage
- 5 to 5:45 pm – Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra at the Abbott Street Stage
- 6:15 to 7 pm – Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra at the Abbott Street Stage
The celebration will take place on Thursday, August 31st from 3 to 7 pm.
So there you have it, Vancouver! Get ready for a final summer send-off on the cobblestone streets of Gastown.
Meet Me In Gastown
When: Thursday, August 31st
Where: Carrall Street Laneway and Maple Tree Square
Cost: Free admission
