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2011 Canada Day Celebrations in Markham

Senior's Luncheon (65+)

The Mayor and Members of Council invite seniors from the Town of Markham to a FREE luncheon on Canada Day.

July 1, 2011  - 12 noon at Le Parc, 8432 Leslie St. (southwest corner of Highway & Leslie St.)

To register call 905-477-5530. You must register between June 1 and 21, 2011 in order to attend.

Free shuttle bus pick up and return. Bus leave at approximately 11:30 a.m.

   Shuttle bus pick up and drop off are at the following locations:

Come and celebrate
Canada' s 144th Birthday
on Canada Day
 in Milne Park
on Friday, July 1, 2011
 

Join us in Milne Park at 4 p.m. for a colourful parade, singing of O'Canada and the flag raising ceremony, followed by live entertainment, children's activities, food and displays. Milne Park is off McCowan Road between Highway 7 & 407.

Canada Day Parade begins 4 p.m. sharp. 

Enjoy a parade of colourful floats, dancers, and entertainers as they travel down McCowan Road starting at McCowan Road and Highway 7 and into Milne Park.  

Children can paint their faces, dress up, decorate their bikes or wagons and join in the parade.

Those who wish to participate in the parade are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. in the southeast corner of the Markville Shopping Centre.

Look for these parade participants: Markham Fire Department, Town Crier, the Sedan Chairs, Mayor & Councillors, Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM), Governor Generals Horse Guards Band and Governor Generals Horse Guards Cavalry Squadron.
 

2011 Canada Day Celebrations Party & Fireworks in Milne Park

Children's Activity Tent at 3 to 6 p.m.
Children aged 3-10 are invited to enjoy the Canada Day themed crafts, colouring, face painting, cartooning and origami. Also enjoy watching Dr. Zonk, pioneer skill craft and magic tricks.

Flag Raising Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
Gather near the flag pole at Milne Park, located east off of McCowan Road, south of Hwy 7 and north of the 407, following the People's Parade as the Canadian flag will be raised and our national anthem played.
 
Canada Day Celebration Stage - 12 p.m. to close.
The stage will come alive with hours of live entertainment that reflects and highlights the very best of Markham. Special performance by Daniel Panetta and an appearance by Doo Doo the International Clown. Other performers include Unity Break Dance Group, Tamil Dancers, Japanese Drums (Isshin), Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Youth Performing Arts Group, Bollywood Dancers and bands Diamonds, Roll Another Number and Crisis Sanford.

Fireworks at dusk - approximately 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate Canada's birthday with a dazzling display of light, colour and sound! Look up to the east and watch in wonder as Markham's sky is alight with a magnificent display of fire and colour!

Location
Milne Dam Conservation Park is located on the east side of McCowan Road, just south of Highway 7.  For more information about Milne Dam Conservation Park, click here.

Notes: 
    No public parking at Milne Park.   
    FREE parking at Markville Shopping Centre (McCowan and Highway 7).
    Free shuttle buses running every 15 minutes between Markville Shopping Centre and Milne Park
    between 12 noon - 3:45 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - midnight.
    No shuttle bus during parade 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Wendy Lucas (Executive Assistant to Councillor Carolina Moretti) 905-475-4886.

This Celebrate Markham event is funded by the Town of Markham.

 
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Canada Day Celebrations
on Main Street Unionville
on Friday, July 1st, 2011

Come celebrate Canada's 144th birthday on the Historic Main Street Unionville on Canada Day, Friday, July 1st, 2011.

Visitors can enjoy a taste of original Canadian heritage.

Start your day watching children's entertainment before joining a community drum circle! Spend your afternoon delighting in Canada's Six Nations Heritage before participating in a fantastic drum circle of Canadian unity!

Beginning at 9:30 a.m.!  A special Canada Day treat for the children - Dan the Music Man!

Bring out your drums and join our Community Drum Circle at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., led by Shara Claire!

From 12 noon until 5 p.m. watch the native heritage of Canada come to life on the Millennium Bandstand!

Unionville is one of the few towns in Ontario where the culture and heritage of old Ontario have been preserved.  With buildings circa the 1800’s, Main Street Unionville features unique shops, boutiques and art galleries, as well as 16 restaurants and cafés, many with outdoor patios.

Click here for a map of Main Street Unionville.

For more information about enjoying Canada Day in historic Unionville or
this season’s special events, please visit www.unionvilleinfo.com or
call 905-477-0117.
 

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