The Soulrise Music Festival will take place in Ambleside Park on Saturday, August 29, from 1 to 10 p.m.
The event’s security, transportation, and public safety plan is extensive and includes more than 250 security personnel, up to 40 police officers, additional bus service, and coordination with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, West Vancouver Police Department, and West Vancouver Fire and Rescue in case of emergency. In addition, due to heightened wildfire concern, there will be no flame projection special effects as part of the event.
Expect impacts in and around Ambleside Park due to the festival, including set-up and take-down.
Impacts during the week of August 24:
Intermittent sound testing
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Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Friday, August 28, from 12 to 10 p.m.
Silent screen light, lasers, and special effects testing
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Thursday, August 27, from 9 p.m. to approximately 2 a.m.
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Friday, August 28, from 10 p.m. to approximately 2 a.m.
Impacts from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30:
To support event operations and public safety, Ambleside Park will be closed to vehicle traffic from 11 p.m. on Friday, August 28, to early morning Sunday, August 30. The park will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.
The following road closures will be in effect on Saturday, August 29, between 12 p.m. and approximately 11 p.m.:
- 13th Street between Marine Drive and Ambleside Park
- Bellevue Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street
Pound Road will be closed from 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, until early morning Sunday, August 30. Emergency access to the SPCA will be open.
Vehicles will be permitted to access the park, including the pickleball courts, dog park, and all businesses in the park during the concert set-up and take-down.
If you are planning on attending the event, please consider alternative transportation like walking, biking, carpooling, or taking the bus to reduce traffic and parking congestion in the area.