Everything is ready to go for Canada's 152nd birthday celebration beginning at 9 in the morning tomorrow (July 1).
With so much going on, we want to give you a rundown of times, locations and must know details.
With a warm high of 22C being anticipated, Cochrane will be the place to be this holiday Monday.
A flurry of activities will be held between Cochrane's Historic Downtown and Mitford Park, and it all starts with pancakes downtown and ends with a brilliant fireworks display over the sky of Mitford Park.
In a nutshell, here's what Cochrane has in store:
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast, Royal Canadian Legion, 114 5th Avenue West, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Features performances by the Mini Thni Singers and Dancers, Pat O' Hare Entertainment, Melaine Baux Vocal Studio, as well as a community drumming circle. $3 for Adults. $2 for Children 6-12. Free for Kids 5 and under.
Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony, Royal Canadian Legion 11:00 a.m
The Royal Canadian Legion will lead the flag raising ceremony. Melanie Baux Vocal Studio will sing O' Canada, Canada birthday cake/cupcakes will be served by Mayor and Council, and Iryna Kalinovich will be singing and playing Bandura.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
The fundraiser will be held outside of Royal Lepage Allstars (504 1st W) running from 9 a.m. to the 3 p.m.
For $20 you get a one of a kind bowl or mug and a meal/drink voucher from one of the participating locations. Plus, you'll be supporting our local food bank.
MITFORD PARK
Cochrane Area Events Society is the host of CANADA DAY CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS from noon until 11:30 p.m.
The all-day FREE event features a ton of activities for all ages, and Event Organizer, Kailey Leonzio, is anticipating a great day. "The weather is shaping up to be good. Come down for the whole day if you can, enjoy the kids' stuff going on, the showcase of the clubs, the rugby game going on, and then we have entertainment all day. We have so many things going on, you are not going to be bored, and there is something for all ages."
Some of the children's activities will end at four while other activities will wind up by seven, but of course, there is a full line up of musical entrainment on the main stage running all the way through.
A dunk tank sponsored by Urban Casual will also be running from noon until seven. For $2/throw (proceeds to Girl Guides Camp), community members can dunk some 'Cochrane Celebs', says Leonzio. "Sam who runs Urban Casual had the idea to go on Cochrane Rants and Raves and see if some of the famous ranters in Cochrane would be interested in sitting up there, and that is how we filled our dunk tank of people. There will be people up there that maybe you don't know their faces but have seen their posts on social media."
Things to Remember:
- No parking at the park: Families are encouraged to walk or use the free shuttle service. Those who want to drive to the event can park at two nearby churches, Riverfront Park, and in the west soccer field parking area. Street parking will be VERY limited and please be mindful of parking within the fireworks fall out zone.
- Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
- Dress appropriately and for changing weather conditions. Sunscreen and hats are recommended, especially for children.
- You can bring your own food, but they'll also be plenty of food and beverages available for purchase on the grounds, including family-friendly beer gardens hosted by Half Hitch Brewery.
- Organizers are asking people to leave their pets at home for the day, and be aware of fireworks firing off for sensitive pets at 11 p.m.
- Donations will be gratefully accepted, and all monies received will benefit the new park planned for the Girl Guides Camp, Camp Jubilee.
- Shuttle locations are as follows and will be running every 30 minutes from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. BOW VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, FIRESIDE TRAFFIC CIRCLE, FORMER KFC SITE/OLD TOWN HALL, TOWN SQUARE PLAZA, ST. TIMOTHY HIGH SCHOOL, BOW VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, MOUNTAIN RIDGE PLAZA
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