January 25, 2025
New year, same great vibes!
(But hopefully with a better van)
We’re ready for another great year of celebrating with our community and we hope you are too! Keep scrolling for our 2026 plans, shoutouts, and favourite memories from this past holiday season!
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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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ANNUAL REPORT: COMING SOON
It’s that time of year again! This year will mark BBYQR’s 3rd Annual Report, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned for our holy-grail-document of the year. Expect some gorgeous stats, a little “business talk,” and a healthy amount of jokes, side-comments, and anecdotes.
In the meantime, check out last year’s Annual Report.
DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Holiday Installs Galore
When: December, 2025
Where: Atlas Hotel and Beyond!
Balloon garlands are never more fitting than during the holidays! We loved bringing holiday cheer to various homes, businesses, and events this past month. Here’s one of our favourites at Atlas Hotel. Balloon garland with evergreen accents over a gorgeous fireplace? Yes please.
Mardi Gras Holiday Party
When: December 5, 2025
Where: Conexus Arts Centre, Regina
Masks, mardi gras, and more! This awesome holiday party pulled out all the New Orleans’ inspired stops, and we were thrilled to add a little balloon flare to the event!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Globe Theatre’s Winter Display
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When: January 2026 Where: The Globe Theatre, Regina |
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Regina’s Chamber of Commerce Chair’s
Inauguration Dinner
When: January 23, 2026
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Regina
We’re honoured to be decorating for this year’s Chair’s Inauguration Dinner. At this event, Pauline Wagner (Harvard Developments) will be sworn in as the 140th Chair of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce. The theme of this year’s event is “Bring Your A-Game: Advocate. Align. Advance.” We can’t wait to bring our balloon A game to celebrate the awesome leaders in our community!
We’re especially grateful to be working with Regina’s Chamber of Commerce following their generous grant program to support small businesses! Pictured below is Tanna speaking at a corresponding media event for the program last year.
COMMUNITY SHOUTOUTS
Takeaway Gourmet - 2118 Robinson Street, Regina
The secret to happy holidays? Cheese and wine from Takeaway Gourmet! Shoutout to this awesome gem in the Regina food scene. Plus, they have the hardest working staff… Pictured below is their littlest team member (the incredible owner, Aleana Young’s daughter!) Here’s to business owners that do it all!
The Author: Jen Fong
Jen Fong is BBYQR's Communications and Special Projects Coordinator. She holds a BA in Visual Art and a Certificate in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Regina. She's a big believer in community-focussed business practices, supporting local, and throwing excellent parties.
