Festival Opening Ceremony at Carnegie Community Centre

The Festival Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of the 21st Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival at the Carnegie Community Centre. Co-founders Terry Hunter and Savannah Walling will reflect on their two-decade legacy while transitioning leadership to a new generation. The event features special guests including Bob Baker/S7aplek from the Squamish Nation, and talented musicians like Gerry Sung and Larissa Healey, alongside a celebration of community and cultural connection. The ceremony will also offer refreshments and an opportunity for attendees to engage in the festival's themes of resilience and connection.