Powell River will celebrate Canada’s birthday Wednesday afternoon and into the evening.
The city announced its hosting a Canada Day celebration at Willingdon Beach Park on July 1, from 3:00 to 10:30 p.m.
The day gets underway with the Powell River Clansman Pipe Band march to the Rotary Pavillion for an official welcome and the singing of O Canada by the Spirit Singers.
Music will continue on the Rotary Pavillion stage throughout the day, surrounded by 14 food vendors, family activities and a petting zoo which will be on site from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The night will wrap up with 15-minute fireworks show starting just after 10:30 p.m. from an offshore barge provided by Thunder Bay Tugs.
The RCMP and Coast Guard will be on the water to ensure boater safety.
The city is encouraging active transportation to take in the festivities and will have bike lock ups available along the Willingdon Beach trail and by the playground.
Powell River Transit will offer regular holiday service until 6:00 p.m. and dedicated shuttles will not be available.
Vehicles are asked to park along Marine Avenue and the city parking lots on Willingdon Avenue.
Dogs are not permitted on Willingdon Beach Park at this time of year and residents are being asked to leave them at home.
Accessible seating will be available on a first come, first available basis by the Rotary Pavillion for seniors and folks with mobility challenges.
Zero-waste collection stations will be set up throughout the park.
