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Fraser Valley’s Canada 150 Celebrations

Fraser Valley –   So what’s up for Canada Day/Canada 150 celebrations in the Fraser Valley?
Abbotsford
Along with the annual Canada Day celebrations on July 1, the City of Abbotsford is also planning two more great events to celebrate Canada150, including a kick off celebration at Exhibition Park on June 30th and a ‘Live Symphony Orchestra directed by Calvin Dyck on August 10 at Mill Lake.

June 30, 2017 6:00pm – 9:00pm

A birthday this big deserves a weekend celebration! Help us kick off Canada’s 150th birthday by enjoying some amazing local talent on the main stage and grabbing a bite to eat from the food trucks on site. We’re very excited to have Calvin Dyck and the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra take the stage, as well as many other local entertainers. Join us at Abbotsford Exhibition Park for a birthday party you won’t want to miss!

More Information: June 30 Poster 11×17.pdf
Mission 
The Canada Day fireworks display is getting bigger & better as the District of Mission and the Mission Raceway join forces to host an expanded display at the Mission Raceway Park.

Spectators will have a show to remember this Canada Day as the Mission Raceway and the District partner to put on a special Canada 150 fireworks display at Mission Raceway Park for the community.  This year marks the 125th anniversary of the District of Mission and the 25th anniversary of Mission Raceway Park.

The Mission Raceway Park allows for a bigger fireworks display than is possible in Fraser River Heritage Park, and the Raceway and District of Mission Parks, Recreation and Culture department are working with the fireworks provider to make sure it’s a show to remember.

Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday at Fraser River Heritage Park from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and finish off the day with a spectacular fireworks display at Mission Raceway Park at 10:00 pm.  Residents may watch from their vehicles or view the show from the grandstand.

The BC Custom Car Association, operators of the track noted, ”We’re excited to welcome visitors to the raceway for a fantastic fireworks display celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday. Visitors can enjoy some races and a fantastic view of the fireworks at the Raceway as the perfect way to cap off this important Canada Day.”

“Being Canada’s 150th birthday we wanted the fireworks to be special.  When the Raceway approached the District offering their site and additional funds, it was agreed that this was a great opportunity for a fantastic community fireworks show to celebrate this special year in Mission.” said Stephanie Key, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture for the District of Mission.

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Langley

Every Canada Day, two times the fun can be found in the Township of Langley, as free, family-oriented events are presented in both Fort Langley and Willoughby.

This year, the nation will be marking a very special birthday, and that means there will be more to see, do, and enjoy on Saturday, July 1, as Langley celebrates Canada 150.

The Township of Langley, Langley Events Centre, and 93.7 JRfm are once again partnering to present the Langley Canada Day JRBQ, along with title sponsor C & D Logistics. The event returns to Willoughby Community Park, next to the Langley Events Centre at 7888 – 200 Street, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Parking and admission is free.

During the celebration, visitors can enjoy live musical performances and entertainment, a spray park, food trucks, and a barbecue to benefit Basics for Babies. Founded by JRfm in 1994, the program supports Lower Mainland Food Banks by providing diapers, baby food, formula, and other items for little ones in need.

A Kids’ Zone will be set up to keep youngsters busy with face painting, mini golf, Pacific Trackless Trains, community vendors, arts and crafts, and inflatables. A Canada Day ceremony will be held at 2:00pm, and throughout the day, country music performers and other entertainers will take to the JRfm Stage. Featured artists include Ashley Pater, Myles Murphy, Shawn Austin, and the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The newly built Willoughby Amphitheatre will also be in full swing with children’s entertainers, including Norden the Magician, the Springman Family Band, Dianna David, and Circus Lab.

For more information on the Langley Canada Day JRBQ, visit tol.ca/canadaday or call 604.882.8800.

In Fort Langley, known as the Birthplace of BC, Canada’s 150th birthday will be celebrated at the Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King Street, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The free event will feature old-fashioned games and crafts, face painting, and live entertainment, including performances from the Celtica Highland Dance School, Douglas Fraser, Garth Johannesson, Genuine Jug Band, Glisha Dela Cruz, Hanyang Traditional Chinese Dancers, Kellie Haines Ventriloquist, and Kunda African Culture Music and Dance.

A Canada Day ceremony will be held at the Langley Centennial Museum at 12:30pm, and visitors are invited to enjoy a slice of birthday cake for Canada.

As well, family-oriented activities will be offered all along King Street in partnership with the neighbouring BC Farm Museum, which is presenting a petting zoo and tractor rides. The Farm Museum will start Canada Day with a flag raising ceremony at 10:00am, along with a pancake breakfast put on by the Fort Langley Lions Club.

The Canada Day in Historic Fort Langley Passport will also return this year. Participants are invited to get their passport stamped from at least six different arts, cultural, and heritage organizations for a chance to win a prize basket worth more than $250.

For more information on Canada Day at the Langley Centennial Museum, visit tol.ca/canadaday or call 604.532.3536.

Chilliwack

Join the fun on Saturday July 1st, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm in Townsend Park as we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with some of our favourite shops.

Watch our Canada 150 celebration from home at 6:45pm on July 1 with a live stream. The link will be available here:

For more information and our weekly activities visit www.thatlocalmarket.com or email us at info@thatlocalmarket.com

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