Gather at Ryall Park for the fun, free and fiery Fired Up for Football event, the Queensborough Neighbourhood Connection Party. This free community event invites fans of all ages to come together to celebrate the summer of soccer. Pop by before or after the match viewing next door and enjoy an afternoon with friends, family and others.
Food
There will be plenty of food options including some sweet treats by Kona Ice, more hearty options by Meat 2 Eat Food Truck and the community staple Sukh Sagar Gurdwara is participating with their free food program.
Activities
We will have a variety of free activities for people of all ages. Community recreation will host a kids zone with crafts and other fun, adults can hang out in the BCLC Connection Zone and the Gurdwara is offering an activity as well. If you are interested in discovering more about Canada's opponent in this match, Qatar, go and visit the Qatari Pavillion.
Performances
Stick around after the winner of today's match is decided for some lively performances.
First up is Lana Dance Company:
Enjoy a dazzling bellydance (raqs sharqi) performance by Lana Dance Company, featuring an interactive and award winning duet by Lana & Noelle. Form more info on performances or classes please visit lanadance.com.
Stay a little longer to see and listen to Beau Wheeler:
"One of Vancouver's punchiest indie singers." --Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Sun
Beau Wheeler is a queer non-binary singer songwriter and producer based in so-called Vancouver, Canada. Beau's grandfather played piano with Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr. Beau started writing songs at 13 years old and never stopped.
Beau's new self produced electro pop record Trans was recorded at the Warehouse Studio funded by Creative BC. After it’s release Beau opened for Jane Siberry to a sold out audience at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Blessed with a set of pipes that could give Freddy Mercury a run for his money, Beau recently released two new albums. One more dark wave analogue synth pop record is set to be released in 2026 produced by Jason Corbett of ACTORS.
With songs that touch on love, loss and redemption, and an unflagging ability to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again, Beau, who recently came out to the world as trans, is one of Canada’s brightest lights and an artist to watch out for.
How to get there
You live in Queensborough and want to party? Just walk on over.
Live in New West? Take the free Q to Q ferry after 12:00 pm to Queensborough and take a stroll over to the event.
You live close to a SkyTrain Station? There will be a free shuttle from 22nd Street SkyTrain Station to the event from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. There will be two shuttles, one of them wheelchair accessible, heading back and forth roughly every 30 minutes.
Parking is limited in the area, so please consider one of the many public transportation options to come and join the fun.
