The 3rd annual Canlis Backyard Burger BBQ Block Party that took place at the East Queen Anne Playground last Sunday afternoon was not only a good time, but a massive success. According to Canlis Private Dining & Promotions Assistant Rachel Lund, attendees of the block party raised over $1,740 towards the Queen Anne Helpline, an organization dedicated to providing a variety of aid services to residents and neighbors of Queen Anne.

This breaks last year’s record of just over $1,000. The turnout was incredible, considering they only announced the party 48 hours in advance. They do this to keep the block party a truly Queen Anne event, Rachel said, though news of the event spread like wildfire even at a moments notice.

When asked if he was surprised at the big turn-out this year, Mark Canlis said,

Not Really. Word travels fast in this neighborhood. It’s a tight-knit community, and Queen Anne enjoys a good party.

In addition to raising money for the local organization, the block party also supplied over 1,300 burgers and 600 milkshakes to partygoers. The restaurant hosts the party every year as a way of saying thanks to the Queen Anne community.