City of Nanaimo Canada Day 2014 Celebration

Free, local fun for the whole family

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 20, 2014 9:30 AM

Summary

This July 1, join the City of Nanaimo in celebrating our nation's 147th birthday. From 11:00 am until 3:30 pm come down to Maffeo Sutton Park for Nanaimo's Canada Day 2014 festivities.

It's a great day for all ages to stay in town and show their national and community pride. Everyone can enjoy the Celebration of Flags and Opening Ceremonies, multicultural food fair, Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market, interactive booths and roving & live entertainment throughout the day.

The City of Nanaimo Canada Day 2014 festivities are in partnership with Canadian Heritage, The Wave 102.3 FM, The Wolf 106.9 FM and Columbia Bakery.

Link to Strategic Plan: Canada Day 2014 supports the Cultural Vitality pillar in the 2012-2015 Corporate Strategic Plan.

Key Points

Celebration of Flags & Opening Ceremonies take place from 11:00 am to 11:30am.
Roving entertainment by Zigster the Trickster and Vesta Fire Stilt Walkers.
Live entertainment by Jake West, The Midnights, Trinitude, Luke Blue Guthrie and the Nanaimo Tidesmen.
Wear red and white to celebrate Canada's 147th Birthday.

Quotes

"Play local. Stay local. This Canada Day, bring the family to Maffeo Sutton Park to enjoy a variety of entertainment, free interactive activities, sample delicious ethnic food and pick up that special item from the Nanaimo Farmers' Market - all from the convenient location of your own town."

Tara Fedosoff

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Tara Fedosoff

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

250-756-5211

tara.fedosoff@nanaimo.ca

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