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| From a boat you were engulfed in the show |
At 10 pm last night, following a concert in the park, (we could hear a bit of "Lighthouse" from where we were in the marina) we were favoured by a spectacular fireworks display under a calm moonlit sky. We only had to go a few hundred yards to the mouth of the "Winter Harbour" in order to experience the thunderous display with one of the most intense finales I have ever seen. The reflections off the water amplified the sights and sounds. Reverberations came from several directions to enhance the experience. Thanks to Enbridge for making this happen.
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| The moon played second fiddle to the grandiose finale. |
Here's the newspaper blurb:
This year marks the anniversaries of two defining moments in Canadian history. It’s the 200th year since the beginning of the War of 1812, and the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign atop the British Commonwealth.
‘Canada celebrates’ is the theme for Sunday’s party in Canatara and Centennial Parks in honour of these historical events.
The singing of God Save the Queen will follow O Canada at the opening ceremonies - beginning around 1:30 p.m. at the Canatara Park bandshell - as a tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The ceremonies will also feature a brief reenactment to commemorate the War of 1812.
As usual, booths will be set up across Canatara Park selling food from Poland, Hungary, China, Greece, and other countries comprising the multicultural fabric of Canada.
“That’s sort of our purpose, especially at Canatara Park, to highlight all the different groups that make up Sarnia,” said Cobi Barneveld of the city’s parks and recreation department.
The day’s festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with the always-popular Canada Day parade. At least 43 entries will make the parade one of the largest in the past decade, Barneveld said.
The parade begins at the corner of Lakeshore and Colborne Roads, and moves into the park, where the festivities continue.
A reptile show, a martial arts demonstration and family circus are among the attractions at Canatara.
Later in the afternoon, festivities move to Centennial Park, where a 4:30 p.m. Wild West Show gets the action started.
Concerts by the Shelly Rustin Band at 5:30 p.m., Chemical Valley at 6:45 p.m., and Juno Award-winning veteran rockers Lighthouse at 8 p.m. will follow.
The ‘musical fireworks’ begin at 10 p.m., with local radio stations broadcasting music synchronized with the fireworks display. The music will also be broadcast on speakers throughout the park.
“The biggest thing for everybody is the parade and the fireworks, those are the questions we get every time,” Barneveld said.
An estimated 50,000 people annually make their way to the waterfront to take part in the celebration. The price tag for the event is about $125,000, which is recuperated through souvenir booths, 50/50 ticket sales, and other fundraising means, Barneveld said. Enbridge has stepped in to pay for part of the pricey fireworks display.
Lakeshore Road will be closed between Indian Road and Cathcart Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the parade.
dan.punch@sunmedia.ca
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Sarnia prepped for a spectacular Canada Day
Sarnia will celebrate the country’s diverse cultural heritage with its annual Canada Day festivities.This year marks the anniversaries of two defining moments in Canadian history. It’s the 200th year since the beginning of the War of 1812, and the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign atop the British Commonwealth.
‘Canada celebrates’ is the theme for Sunday’s party in Canatara and Centennial Parks in honour of these historical events.
The singing of God Save the Queen will follow O Canada at the opening ceremonies - beginning around 1:30 p.m. at the Canatara Park bandshell - as a tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The ceremonies will also feature a brief reenactment to commemorate the War of 1812.
As usual, booths will be set up across Canatara Park selling food from Poland, Hungary, China, Greece, and other countries comprising the multicultural fabric of Canada.
“That’s sort of our purpose, especially at Canatara Park, to highlight all the different groups that make up Sarnia,” said Cobi Barneveld of the city’s parks and recreation department.
The day’s festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with the always-popular Canada Day parade. At least 43 entries will make the parade one of the largest in the past decade, Barneveld said.
The parade begins at the corner of Lakeshore and Colborne Roads, and moves into the park, where the festivities continue.
A reptile show, a martial arts demonstration and family circus are among the attractions at Canatara.
Later in the afternoon, festivities move to Centennial Park, where a 4:30 p.m. Wild West Show gets the action started.
Concerts by the Shelly Rustin Band at 5:30 p.m., Chemical Valley at 6:45 p.m., and Juno Award-winning veteran rockers Lighthouse at 8 p.m. will follow.
The ‘musical fireworks’ begin at 10 p.m., with local radio stations broadcasting music synchronized with the fireworks display. The music will also be broadcast on speakers throughout the park.
“The biggest thing for everybody is the parade and the fireworks, those are the questions we get every time,” Barneveld said.
An estimated 50,000 people annually make their way to the waterfront to take part in the celebration. The price tag for the event is about $125,000, which is recuperated through souvenir booths, 50/50 ticket sales, and other fundraising means, Barneveld said. Enbridge has stepped in to pay for part of the pricey fireworks display.
Lakeshore Road will be closed between Indian Road and Cathcart Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the parade.
dan.punch@sunmedia.ca
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