Granville Showcase July 25, 2009

Join us on Saturday, July 25th as we celebrate the completion of Canada Line construction on Granville Street downtown!

Featuring fashion shows, dance and live music performances on the main stage, located in the newly redesigned 700 block on Granville Street, be sure to check out one of the best FREE outdoor parties this summer. Granville Street businesses will be celebrating by offering great deals, product sampling, free giveaways and entertaining activities for all.

Keep the party going until 4 in the morning as The Cellar Nightclub will be offering drink features, music and much more as they host the Official After Party! (Dress code: casual to classy, it’s up to you). http://www.cellarvan.com

Eight of the top restaurants on Granville Street downtown to participate in a 'Show and Taste'. It will be your opportunity to try samples from the top chefs in the area! Restaurants include: ShuRaku Sake Bar & Bistro, Granville Room, Sip Resto-Lounge, The Refinery Market, Deuce Bungalow, The Edge Social Lounge & Grille, Circa, Twisted Fork, Red2 and Sanafir.

The event will also see Granville Street downtown’s top bartenders compete in the ‘Battle of the Bottle.' Located at The Edge Social Lounge & Grille (on the corner of Helmcken), sit on the patio, listen to great music and watch the strip’s bartenders vie for the title of ‘THE GRANVILLE SHOWCASE TOP TENDER’!

PLUS - be one of the first to see inside the new Vancouver City Centre Canada Line station as InTransitBC hosts a Public Open House where one of the new trains will be parked for viewing (enter by Sears on Granville).

Visit http://www.shoptheline.ca for more information and event updates.

Watch your step! Some blocks along Granville are still being worked on for the streetscape redesign – for more information on the exciting new look, please visit: http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/currentplanning/granvilleredesign/