September 2nd, 2009 by Edith

It’s Canada Day yesterday, July 1, 2009, many people witnessed the celebration at Riverside Park. Canada Day is one of the most exciting events of all Canadian people. Thousands of Canadian people are present at the park and had fun with the amazing events and activities. There are lots of events and activities to enjoy. Aside from activities and events you can buy different kinds of foods, drinks, souvenir items and many more. It was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Guelph. It’s for free but you can give donations per family to support the local charities and events. There are lots of presentation and rides for children and parents.
The schedule of events and activities are the following:
12:30………Bingo (Senior’s Tent)
2:00 ………Uncle Sparks
3:00……….Mega Mutts Dog Show
4:30……… Duck races (at the river) and Trivia (Senior’s Tent)
4:45……….citizenship ceremony
6:00……….overtones ladies chorus
7:00……… the free press
8:00……… welcome from the dignitaries
9:15……….dream home grand prize draw, musical fireworks
10:00………royal city big band encore set.