CANADA DAY IN ST. GEORGE
THURSDAY July 1st , 2010

This year will mark the 8th year that the Historical Society has presented Canada Day festivities! Come out and enjoy a great afternoon of fun to celebrate Canada’s birthday…

AFTERNOON EVENTS ON THE MAIN STREET:
Main Street will be closed between Beverly Street and High Street.

Main Street Contests & Games (1 – 3 pm)
For children and adults, including best Canada Day Hat & Outfit, Sidewalk Chalk Art, Hula Hoops & more – Prizes to be awarded! Check the door of the Museum or the website for details close to July 1st)

Music from Noon to 4 pm

Great pop/rock favourites with
CINDY ALEXANDER & OFFSUIT (Noon)

Hometown Music-stylist (and Hair-stylist):
GARY GRAY & FRIENDS (1:30 pm),

And fabulous rock hits with
THE FRISKY BUSINESS BAND (2:45 pm)

Bring your lawnchairs to enjoy the music.

ALSO: Museum Open House; Displays & Sidewalk Sales;
Benefit BBQ presented by the Downtown Merchants

FORMAL CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH CORNER:
Starting at 4 pm – Greetings & Speeches
& Birthday Cake (Courtesy of Trevor McLean & the staff of St. George Foodland)
& refreshments (Courtesy of the St. George Tim Horton’s)

Supported by a generous donation by STARLITE HOMES LTD. (Jack Speelziek) and ANNSPEL HOLDINGS LTD. (Debby Speelziek).

Main Street activities coordinated by the South Dumfries Historical Society.

Schedule of events subject to change, check the SDHS (this) website for updates at http://www.southdumfrieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/

OTHER CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES IN ST. GEORGE:

Start the day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the St. George firefighters
at the Fire Station from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. and, later, watch the
“FIRE & THUNDER” FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!
At approx. 10 pm – at King William Park.
BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS!
LIONS CLUB BBQ STARTS AT 6:00 PM
(No other fireworks or sparklers allowed)
Presented by the St. George Volunteer Firefighters.
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