Sunday, July 1, 2012

Celebrate Canada Day


Here is how my town is celebrating Canada Day, I hope you have the opportunity to join in your own community celebrations for Canada Day or for my American friends July 4th.
Enjoy the day and celebrate your country.
 
Port Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day - Sunday, July 1
Lions Park 
Time: 8 - 11:30am
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a great start to Canada Day with a delicious breakfast served by the local Lions Club. $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12.
10th Annual Fishing Derby A great opportunity for children under 12  to test their fishing skills. Expect prizes and lots of family fun! Free admission.
Castle Park
12 noon - Dusk
Free admission! See below for info about free shuttle and parking restrictions.
Noon:
Opening Ceremonies & Cake Cutting

12:30-5:30 pm:
Community Showcase featuring local talent (see below for evening entertainment) 

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Firefighters' Salmon Barbecue
- this Canada Day favourite is being served once again by our local firefighters. Proceeds go to the Burn Fund.
 

12:30 - 5:30pm:
Children's activities - including Bell E. Buttons the Clown, free face painting, a creation station, castles and a climbing wall.
International bazaar - displays and vendors


6:00-10:00pm:
Musical entertainment:
Enjoy the Big Yahoo followed by Andy Lorimer (formerly with Prism) backing up
Susie McGregor, an animated and expressive performer whose vocals have drawn Canadian audiences from coast to coast. This duo is back after being very well received at last year's event.


Dusk
Grande Finale Fireworks:
Enjoy the thrill of fireworks coordinated by Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services and sponsored this year by Onni Group.

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