VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 first in-person Canada Day in three years will aim to show off the countryB次元官网网址檚 diversity and provide something for everyone.
The day will open with a canoe protocol where the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations escort Mayor Lisa Helps and members of the cityB次元官网网址檚 Canada Day committee to Ship Point on the Inner Harbour. A welcoming ceremony on a main stage at that site will be followed by a performance from the Lekwungen Dancers.
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This yearB次元官网网址檚 festivities look to feature an array of diverse, locally focused performances along with interactive activities, experiential exhibits and multicultural food options before fireworks will conclude the day. The main stage will have an accessible viewing area and volunteers will be on hand to offer assistance.
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The city is also taking applications from organizations, local artisans and buskers to be part of a Canada Day multicultural street market on the Inner Harbour. Street performers will also be putting on a show.
The street market will be open from noon to 10:30 p.m. Buskers will perform until 7 p.m. Interested vendors and buskers are asked to complete an online application, by June 10, on the cityB次元官网网址檚 .
The city says volunteers and members of the DVBAB次元官网网址檚 Clean Team will support recycling efforts to keep Canada Day a zero-waste event.
Central Walk, the retail operator that owns the Mayfair Shopping Centre, will be the presenting sponsor of VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 events.
A schedule of the main stage performances and more information can be found on the (canadadayvictoria.ca)
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