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One of the welcome signs that summerB次元官网网址檚 arrived in Langford is the sounds of live music in Veterans Memorial Park.

The list of local bands taking part in this yearB次元官网网址檚 lineup for Music in the Park is impressive, said Pete Willing, whoB次元官网网址檚 been organizing the free family event for the past 10 years.

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ThereB次元官网网址檚 lots of things for kids to do at the park during the event besides listening to the music, which runs from 2 to 4 p.m., he added.

The Prince Edward Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be on hand with a concession, hotdogs and refreshments again this year. B次元官网网址淭he Langford Legion serves the best hotdogs in town,B次元官网网址� Willing added.

Late Shift will perform on July 7, with Kooler on July 14, Backbeat on July 21 and Chickwagon rounding out the performances in July. Montogomery County is scheduled for Aug. 4, followed by the Stefanie Greeves Band on Aug. 11 and Virtual Elvis & the Tupalo Katz on Aug. 25.

Music in the Park will take on a different look on Aug. 18 as part of the City of LangfordB次元官网网址檚 annual Show and Shine.

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