For Immediate Release
August 2, 2016
Burnaby to host “The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration”
Free Outdoor Screening on Saturday, August 20.
Burnaby, BC – Civic Square will host an outdoor live screening of one of the most memorable concerts to
happen in years: the CBC and the Tragically Hip presents ‘The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration.’
As The Tragically Hip’s tour crosses Canada, live screening opportunities have arisen for those who
cannot view the concert first-hand. Burnaby residents will have the opportunity to come together and
celebrate the musical magic at Civic Square with an open-air live screening of their own.
“The City of Burnaby is pleased to host a live public screening of the CBC and The Tragically Hip
Presents: ‘The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration’,” says Mayor Derek Corrigan. “The Tragically Hip is
an iconic Canadian rock band and these live screenings are another way to bring Canadians together.”
The live screening at Civic Square (next to the Bob Prittie Metrotown Library) is free to attend and open to
everyone. The event starts at 4:30pm, with the live screening beginning at 5:30pm. Donations will be
accepted to the Canadian Cancer Society. Viewers are encouraged to arrive early and bring a blanket or
lawn chairs. Food Services will be on-site with food and a beer garden.
To better serve all attendees, the City of Burnaby is requesting that those interested RSVP on the official
Facebook event listing: www.burnaby.ca/outdoorscreening.
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For more information contact:
Kevin Chan, Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator
City of Burnaby, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
#101 - 4946 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4H7
604-294-7116 | [email protected]
www.burnaby.ca/active
www.facebook.com/cityofburnaby
https://twitter.com/burnabyparksrec
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