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Come and join the fun on July 1st
MARKHAM, ON ~ From morning to night on Canada Day – Canada's 140th birthday – there's something for everyone at the Markham celebrations.
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Sunday, July 1st in Markham with a day-long free program for the community.
The day begins with a Citizenship Court at the Civic Centre at 9:30 a.m., with Markham recognizing the many people who have chosen to make Markham their home in Canada. The seniors luncheon takes place at Le Parc.
The focus shifts to Milne Park with an afternoon and evening of events.
- 3 to 6 p.m. ~ free children's activities -- crafts, face painting, jumping castle
- 4 p.m. ~ People's Parade from Markville Shopping Centre to Milne Park
- 4:30 p.m. ~ Flag Raising Ceremony and singing of O Canada
- 5 p.m. to dusk ~ Entertainment, food and displays
Canada Day in Markham will end with a dazzling display of light, colour and sound with fireworks planned for dusk at 9:30 p.m. in the skies over Milne Park.
A special feature of the 2007 Canada Day celebration was a poster contest, open to young people throughout the community. Winner was William Yan from E.T. Crowle Public School. Finalists were: Noam Sussman, Thornlea S.S.; Rohail Sultan, Coppard Glen P.S.; Sylvia Chan, Unionville H.S.; Calvin Chan, Stonebridge P.S.; Anmoldeep Rupra, Ellen Fairclough P.S.; Eva Fok from Unionville High School and honourable mention to Thishani Kanagarajah, Ellen Fairclough P.S.
The main event sponsor is Bell Canada. This Celebrate Markham event is funded by the Town of Markham.
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Time: 7-9pm
For more information contact 905-726-4762 or email sware@e-aurora.ca
Location: Aurora Town Hall
905-726-4762
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Sunday, July 1, 2007 ? Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Sponsored by the Newmarket Car Club, Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, $3/serving ? Kanata Summer Festival Activities, Fairy Lake Park 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by The Town of Newmarket, Fun for the whole family: Inflatable Bouncers, Community Group Activities, Rock Climbing Wall, Remote Control Cars and Boats, Havok Racing Extreme Bike Competition, Jr. Rookie Baseball Tournament and Live Entertainment. 905-895-5193 www.newmarket.ca ? Elman W. Campbell Museum Open House, 134 Main St. 10 a.m.-4p.m. Special displays and demonstrations, 905-953-5314 www.newmarket.ca ? Kanata Fireworks, George Richardson Park, Dusk (10 p.m.). The Town of Newmarket is proud to present our annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Be entertained by the Newmarket Citizen’s Band before the Fireworks
Location : Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket Community Centre and George Richardson Park
905-895-5193 (ext. 2605)
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Bring your own picnic or hot dogs, sausages, drinks available for sale under the tent. Family games. Small toonie auction at
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Canada Day Festival Open 6:00 pm featuring Kids World, Entertainment, Fireworks @ 10 pm sharp.
Address: R. R. #2, 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick
Email: events@georgina.ca
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CANADA DAY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Hosted by the Town of Newmarket, George Richardson Park at Dusk (10 p.m.), The Town of Newmarket is proud to present our annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Be entertained by the Newmarket Citizens Band before the Fireworks. 905-895-5193, www.newmarket.ca Address: George Richardson Park, Bayview Parkway
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Come celebrate Canada's 140th birthday in our village, the site of many buildings older than Canada itself. The shops are open, the atmosphere will be festive and there will be entertainment including first nations dancers and storytellers.
Free parking.
For more informatino Contact Unionville BIA
Address P.O.Box 64711, Unionville
Phone (905) 477-0117
E-mail unionvillebia@bellnet.ca
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