Canada Day 2008
Two
locations to choose from:
CONFEDERATION PARK/CITY HALL
- Registration for the Limestone Mile races begins at 7:45 a.m. with races starting at 9 a.m. (contact Runners Choice at 613-542-2410 for more details).
- Mayor Harvey Rosen will preside over a civic ceremony and announce the Distinguished Citizen Award Winners at 12 p.m. on the steps of City Hall.
- Live entertainment from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 10 p.m. sharp. Confederation Basin will offer the best view of the show.
GRASS CREEK PARK
(Hwy 2 east, 16 km from Fort Henry)
Activities start at 1 p.m. and run until 6 p.m.:
- Live on-stage entertainment, including: Gopher Baroque (1 p.m.), G-Magic Show (2 p.m.), Sheesham and Lotus (2:55 p.m.), Hanna and Dana (3:40 p.m.), and Tea for the Voyage (4:20 p.m.)
- Air castles, face-painting, pony rides, mural colouring, mini putt, horseshoe toss, and wagon rides
- Family sports including croquet and bocce ball
- Food and refreshments provided by the Joyceville Scouts
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SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES: |
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Time |
Activity |
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1 p.m. |
Kite Making |
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2 p.m. |
Canada Day Trivia and singing contests |
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3 p.m. |
Egg Toss and Fastest Throw Competition |
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3:30 p.m |
G-Magic (up-close) |
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4 p.m. |
Capture the Flag and Nail Driving |
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5:45 p.m. |
Civic Ceremony - Brooke Mallen sings O'Canada and six foot birthday cake is cut |
