Neighbour Day returns on Saturday, June 20, inviting Hillhurst Sunnyside residents to come together and celebrate the people, places, and connections that make this community feel like home.
One of the things that makes Hillhurst Sunnyside so special is how much of our community life is created by neighbours and local businesses. From parades and concerts to art festivals and street sales, people are constantly finding ways to bring others together, share their talents, and create opportunities for connection.
In Sunnyside, Neighbour Day holds special meaning. The tradition began following the 2013 floods, when neighbours showed up for one another in a time of need. That spirit of care, resilience, and community continues to shape the day today.
This year, residents and local businesses are once again creating a full day of opportunities to gather, explore, and connect.
Neighbour Day at a Glance
Kensington Street Sale
9 am–2 pm
10A, 11, 11A, 12 & 13 Street NW
(Between Kensington Road and 5 Avenue NW)
A neighbourhood favourite where residents set up shop on their front lawns and driveways. Browse treasures, enjoy conversations, and spend the morning exploring the community.
Neighbour Day Art Festival
10 am–3:30 pm
Framed on Fifth & 1st Street Tattoo
1207 & 1209 5 Avenue NW
Hosted by local businesses Framed on Fifth and 1st Street Tattoo in collaboration with HSCA, this street-level festival showcases local artists and makers sharing their work and creative process with the community.
Food trucks will be located across the street at HSCA, 1320 5 Avenue NW.
Sunnyside Neighbour Day Parade
1 pm arrival | 2 pm start
Violet King Park
7 Avenue & 5 Street NW
Bring a costume, noise maker, instrument, or simply yourself and join this fun, family-friendly tradition. The parade celebrates community, creativity, and the joy of coming together.
Free Community Concert featuring Home by Midnight
4 pm
West Gladstone Triangle Park
Gladstone Road & 13 Street NW
Wrap up the day with live music from Home by Midnight, playing favourites from the 1950s through the 1970s. Bring a lawn chair, a beverage, and some cash to tip the band. Chalk and bubbles will be available for kids.
Whether you join one event or spend the entire day exploring the neighbourhood, Neighbour Day is a wonderful reminder that community is built through the small moments we share with one another.
We hope to see you out there.