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Canada Day returns to Port Perry on Friday, July 1 and organizers are promising a big party for the nation’s 144th birthday. The traditional celebration, associated with Canada’s birthday, is organized by the Township of Scugog and this year will be an all-day and into the evening event, which will take place, rain or shine. Although still a month away, initial plans call for the closing down of Water St., from Queen to Mary from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and from Queen to Casi- mir from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dave Stewart, events and marketing director for the town- ship has been working hard with his staff to ensure a fun day of activi- ties for Scugog families, young and old. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with the start of the Fish TV Celebrity Fishing Tournament, which will commence from the boat launch. Fapily Fun Day & Soturday, June th i i Oo 1-00 em. ‘Toin us for a fun filled family day! ‘Admission includes: Larry Potter the Magician Magic Show @ 1:30 pm. Nerth Wood Zoo Animals ‘nflatBle Crayola Jurnpng Slide & Jurassic Pork Bouncer by Lorry Potter Magician Clossic Country & Country Rock music fie throng contest splash dik fark ond in store! BBQ Presented by The Port ery Lions tlab ‘to joint Local bike clibs and lassic cars welcome to f wine careforchristy.com per person . Kids under 2 FREE 14 FOCUS -JUNE 2011 JUNE FOCUS. 40 pages.indd 14 Other morning activities include the annual Scugog Council for the Arts show along the waterfront at 10 a.m., and the Port Perry Minor Softball “All-Star” game y_at the north diamond at 10:30 a.m. One of the highlights of Scugog’s Cana- da celebrations is always the “Support The Troops” parade featuring local ‘vets’ driven through town in Cor- vette cars. The parade starts on Ottawa Street at 11 a.m. and proceeds down Queen Street, finishing in Palmer Park. At 12 noon the official Canada Day opening cer- emonies begin in Palmer Park with the singing of the national anthem, presentations and serving up portions of the huge Canada Day Cake. Participants will also have an " opportunity to sign the “Support The ities will include en- tertainment by Lenny Graf at the Gazebo (1:30 p.m.), fish tournament weigh-in (3 p.m.), and a performance from Please turn to page 18 “7 aliietions ‘Presents Music by RICHARD RODGERS Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN I Original Dances by Agnes de Mille Director: Annette Stokes - Harr www. towniallt87 ca Choreographer: £ For more information www.cadenzaproductions.com 5/24/11 8:52:48 AM