Challenging conditions didn’t stop the traditional event from happening
Despite the difficult weather all day on July 1st, this year’s Canada Day celebration at Central Park in Deux-Montagnes was once again a success.
Stormy weather
The organizers made sure to keep the population updated on the weather and the changing schedule on their Facebook page. Right before the start of the event, around 10 am, the storm put the celebrations on hold and everyone was on standby waiting for it to pass. The opening ceremony was pushed back 80 minutes.
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Despite the delay, the party was ready to go with activities for both young and old. Inflatables were taken down for insurance reasons, but other games were available to kids, as well as face-painting and mascots. The kitchen was also open for whoever wanted to grab a bite.
Music and fireworks
Music was playing all throughout the day and could even be heard from the next street. Attendants got to listen and sing along to the best of Elton John songs, before Elton Songs took to the stage for a 15-minute performance in the evening.
Fireworks were scheduled to take place right after the performance, at 10 pm. Plenty of pictures were taken, as well as a video put together by the photographer, Paul Goyetche (“2mopaul”), who has been a longtime supporter and sponsor of the event. The video will be out later this month.
Artisan market
The first Canada Day market was also a success thanks to the presence of all the artisans and their creations. The market gave them a chance to showcase their talents and display their local products to the crowd.
Special attendants
Benoit Charette, provincial deputy, was briefly present for the celebrations. He expressed his continuous support for the event, which was greatly appreciated by the organizers and volunteers who braved the weather and worked hard to make it happen.
4Kroners were also in attendance and spent time chatting with the community and making balloon animals at their booth.
