Description
Join in the fun as CUPE 23 - Burnaby Civic Employees Union sponsors Labour Day at the Burnaby Village Museum. Celebrate the last day of the summer season with a fun filled day of free carousel rides and learning about labour history. Uncover fascinating stories behind the labour movement in British Columbia and the 100+ years of CUPE at the City of Burnaby. Take part in a special themed scavenger hunt, demonstrations, live music, special displays and hands on activities.
Admission and carousel rides are free.
Schedule of activities
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Free Carousel Rides Sponsored by CUPE 23 Burnaby Civic Employees Union. Enjoy a complimentary spin on the Carousel. Last ride at 4:15pm. |
All day | Carousel (9) |
| Labour Scavenger Hunt Match the village exhibit with a union logo and receive a prize at the CUPE local 23 info tent. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt at one of the gates. |
All day | |
| A Century of Service 100 Years of Solidarity: Display featuring 100 years of the Burnaby Civic Employees Union |
All day | Across from the Church (30) |
| Working People Watch a movie in the theatre about British Columbia’s working people. |
All day | Central Park Theatre (17) |
|
delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys Step into the world of FOOD! This exhibit explores how Burnaby’s food culture has evolved over time. |
All day | The Stride Studios (13) |
Activations
| Activation | Time | Location |
| Pacific Spirit Quilter' Guild display | 11 am-4 pm | Bell's Dry Goods (27) |
| Traingang | 11 am-4 pm | Carousel Activity Room (9) |
| City of Burnaby water wagon Mobil water refill station |
11 am-4 pm | Outside of Tram (7) |
| Chalk art and carnival games zone | 11 am-4 pm | Market Garden (2) |
| POP Indigenous games and activities | 11 am-4 pm | Indigenous Learning House (24) |
| What are you Bringing to the Picnic?: Community Mural Project Draw and colour an image of food. Artwork is added to the picnic table mural featuring food art of a community picnic. |
11 am-4 pm | Carousel Plaza (8) |
|
Many Voices Project - Share your story Help to document and preserve diverse, underrepresented stories from the community, especially from individuals who've worked in Burnaby's waterfront industries, to enrich local historical records. |
11 am-4 pm | Multi-purpose room (20) |
| Burnaby Fire Department's antique fire truck display | 11 am-noon | Seaforth School (28) |
Live Performances
| Performance | Time | Location |
| The Boytles Beatles cover band |
11:30 am-12:15 pm & 3-3:45 pm |
Vorce Tram Station (6) |
|
Taka Lee |
1-1:40 pm |
Vorce Tram Station (6) |
| Solidarity Notes Choir Traditional labour songs |
2:15-2:45 pm | Vorce Tram Station (6) |
Schedules are subject to change.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors:
