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Thorold ready to celebrate Canada Day weekend

The city is pulling out all the stops for Canada Day and Rock ‘N Blues on the Battlefield on July 1 and 2; 'This event truly has something for the whole family'
ThoroldToday Staff

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF THOROLD
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The City of Thorold invites residents to Battle of Beaverdams Park on July 1 and 2 for the returning two-day Canada Day and Rock ‘N Blues on the Battlefield free admission event.

July 1 will feature family-fun entertainment and activities for all ages. Doors will open at 12:00 p.m. and the event will end with fireworks at 10:00 p.m. July 2 will include an afternoon full of rock and blues music from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Live music and entertainment

A number of live bands will play both days, with additional entertainment, including a performance by Thorold Theatre taking place on July 1.

Kid’s activities

July 1 will feature a kids bike rodeo contest, magic show and special appearances by Spiderman, Blippi, Rapunzel, Little Mermaid and the Niagara River Lions mascot, Dunkin. Face painting, balloon twisting and a bouncy slide will be available both days.

Food and drinks

A variety of food vendors and a licensed beer tent will be available both days from when the gate opens to 10:00 p.m.

Park closure

Battle of Beaverdams Park will be closed to the public before the event from June 29 at 12:00 p.m. to July 1 at 12:00 p.m., and after the event from July 2 at 10:30 p.m. to July 4 at 9:00 a.m.

More information

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs if possible, as the City looks forward to a big turn out, and seating may be limited. Though this is not an animal-friendly event, service animals are welcomed.

For full details, visit www.thorold.ca/canadaday or join the City’s Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/14y7ErQwU.

Quote from Mayor Terry Ugulini

“We’re excited to be bringing our two-day Canada Day and Rock ‘N Blues on the Battlefield event back once again this July 1st and 2nd. Featuring family-fun entertainment, food and drink vendors and live music that will pay homage to Thorold’s blues roots and more, this event truly has something for the whole family. We hope to see everyone out this weekend to celebrate Canada’s birthday!”
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