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Canada Day Party in the Park
Canada Day Party in the Park Splashes with Joyful Times
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Freedom, family, fun and strength are some of the ideals that represents a Canadian’s life. These were all showcased when people had smiles on their faces despite the rainy conditions as they attended and participated in the first time ever Party in the Park and Canada Day Colour Run to celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park (Pysanka Park) on July 1.
This event included a market of over 25 vendors, food trucks, Little Red Express Train Rides, BINGO game, face painting, a few kids activities, Brynn Weleschuk singing O Canada, greetings from Vegreville Town Councillor Taneen Rudyk, and most of all, a free three km Color Run through Vegreville’s walking trails which started and finished at the park. This was a run where people wore white t-shirts and volunteers released coloured powder into the air as runners pass through.
Desurae Beaudette, who participated in the Coloured Run with her family, said she really enjoyed how it was suitable for all ages, the colour fun and having an active activity available on Canada Day and hopes to see it happen again next year.
Also, there were plenty of giveaways and prizes for people throughout this event.
Another noteworthy part of the evening was when Abygale Durie’s angelic voice went through the park as she performed some folk/country songs.
Due to the rain, light thunder, lightning and a bit of hail, this event was cancelled at 7:51 pm but there were still fireworks at 11 pm.
Fireworks Finale to Canada Day Activities in Vegreville
Fireworks cap off fun-filled family activities at the Elks/Kinsmen Community Park in Vegreville on Canada Day. There were about 200 people watching from the park with several more watching from about 100 parked vehicles. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted Photos)
