The Canlis restaurant is hosting its fourth annual surprise Block Party for the neighborhood this Sunday, August 15, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Little Howe Park/East Queen Anne Playfield (located at 1912 Warren Ave N).

The restaurant, which celebrates 60 years on the hill this year, says the party is a  way of getting the community together for a fun time and saying thanks.

The Block Party will be stocked with free burgers, prepared on-site by Canlis staff, shaved ice, live Hawaiian music, face painting, and a special appearance by Queen Anne firefighters.

And following tradition, the party will culminate with an epic tug-o-war battle between Canlis and the Queen Anne neighborhood. (See pictures from last year’s block party here).

Last year the Canlis Block Party raised over $1,700 for the Queen Anne Helpline. This year all proceeds will benefit the Queen Anne Farmers Market.

Swing by the event, or follow the action on Twitter at #CanlisBlockParty and @canlis.

Today, Wednesday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and a few businesses around Queen Anne will be celebrating with in house parties and special deals. Interested in getting in on the fun? Here’s where to go:

Blue Water Taco Grill – 515 Queen Anne Ave N.

• $5 food and drink specials all day at all locations: Choose any burrito and chips and salsa or a fountain drink for $5, or any two tacos and chips and salsa or a fountain drink for $5 (seafood not included)
• All day “happy hour” special on beer and margaritas at Queen Anne and Union St. locations for all of their Facebook fans and Twitter followers

El Diablo Coffee – 1811 Queen Anne Ave N. #101

• Daily drawings for $5 gift cards all month long
• Dessert giveaways (we heard they’ll be key lime and coconut cream mini tarts!)
• Door prizes (El Diablo logo items we hear)
• Live music from 2 to 10 p.m.
• 2000 prices on the famous “Cubano” drink–$1.65
• Fun Fact: Cinco de Mayo also happens to be El Diablo’s 10th Anniversary, so there are double the reasons to party!
• It’s also barista Maggie’s last day (she’s moving back to Greece), so don’t forget to wish her well!

Queen Anne Books – 1811 Queen Anne Ave N.

• They’ll be celebrating El Diablo’s 10th Anniversary too with a big sale through Sunday, May 9!
• 15% off of everything in the store
• 50% off special items
• “Galley Giveaway” with every purchase

The Spectator Sports Bar & Grill – 529 Queen Anne Ave N

• They’ll be celebrating with giveaways and “swag” all night long (the bar’s open until 1:30 a.m.)
• $2 Tacos
• $2 Tecate Beer
• $3 Amigo Tequila

Know another Cinco de Mayo celebration on the hill today? Share the details in the comments below or email us at tips@queenanneview.com.