The festivities kicked off early with a Canada Day celebration on Water Street in Chatham on June 27 with a bouncing castle and games for children, live entertainment from local bands, and a street sale.
Bouncy castle.
Photo courtesy of my friend Rebecca
Live entertainment.
Photo courtesy of my friend Rebecca
Street sale.
Photo courtesy of my friend Rebecca
One of the vendors.
Photo courtesy of my friend Rebecca
On Canada Day, Miramichi was overflowing with celebratory Canadian pride. The annual Strawberry Fest took place at 10 a.m. before the parade, with prime real estate along the parade route.
Strawberry Fest set up.
The lovely ladies who put on this year's Strawberry Fest.
Of course, there can't be a proper Canada Day without a Canada Day parade! The parade started at 1 p.m. and ran its regular route through Newcastle. The parade is sponsored by Station 1 firefighters.
Various groups in Miramichi carrying their flags, e.g. Scottish Society.
The vintage fire truck.
When you live in a small town this happens...
...Chuckwag'n float pulled by the tractor.
One of the many horses in the parade.
Old fire truck.
One of the many "floats" this year that was entered by members of the community who wanted to be in the parade.
The "Move" float for The Point Church.
The Point Church promoting summer day camps for children.
One of the many fire trucks in the parade, since it's sponsored by the firefighters.
Miramichi Horse Club members.
More Horse Club members and their horses.
A fun float bringing smiles to the faces of those watching the parade.
Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe take a drive in the parade to promote the Rock 'N' Roll Festival.
Some more of our proud Canadians and their horses.
Northumberland float.
The final fire truck reminding people to prevent forest fires this summer.
This year's Canada Day was a big success. This year the fireworks display is being combined with the Rock 'N' Roll Festival and takes place July 2.
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