Canada Day 2013 promises to be a celebration for the ages
By Nelson Daily Staff
One year after dealing with floods, rainy weather and a cancellation of the ever-popular fireworks, the Nelson Chamber of Commerce is excited at the weather report that calls for sunny, warm weather for Canada Day 2013.
Environment Canada is calling for 37 C temperatures for Canadians to celebrate Canada’s birthday.
“It’s a great family fun day, that the Chamber is pleased to organize,” Tom Thomson, Executive Director of Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce said in a statement.
The Chamber of Commerce has graciously played host to the annual community celebration at Lakeside Rotary Park for many years.
The family oriented celebration of our greater community, with thousands of people attending from all over the region, begins at 10:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies.
Nelson Mayor John Dooley and Nelson/Creston MLA Michelle Mungall join chamber president Justin Pelant at the podium.
Heritage Harmony Singers lead the audience with O’Canada before the festivities begin for the day, culminating at 10 p.m. (dusk) with the Fireworks Display by the Nelson Firefighters from the waterfront near the Lakeside Soccer Fields.
There are many acts scheduled for the Canada Day stage, including the Brenda McJones Highland Dancers, John McCuaig, who played at the 2013 Junos party, and Dallas Wolbaum and Aaron Nelson and Buzz.
The Rotary Barbecue goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thomson said one of the highlights each year is the serving of our Canada Day birthday cake, which happens following the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m.
Before the park events begin, the public is welcome to attend the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Baker Street.
Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Canada Day 2013
Monday, July 1 at Lakeside Rotary Park
Schedule of Entertainment
10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies : Chamber of Commerce President Justin Pelant(Welcome) Mayor John Dooley Canada Day Address; Canada Day Address; Nelson Creston MLA Michelle Mungall Canada Day Address Nelson Pilots Association Fly Over, Nelson RCMP, Nelson City Police, Nelson Firefighters, Nelson Rotary Club
10:45 am O Canada Heritage Harmony Singers
10:50 am Heritage Harmony Barbershop Choir
11:15 am Logan Carlstrom
Noon Nelson Community Band
1 p.m. Brenda McJones Highland Dancers
1:30 p.m. Grant Mara’s Wishes
2 p.m. Dallas Wolbaum and Johnny McQuaig
3 p.m. Aaron Nelson and the Buzz
4 p.m. Julie and Josh Murray (AFKO)
5 p.m. White Lightning Blues Band
6 p.m. Holly and Jon
7 p.m. Big Mama Blue
8:15 pm Sunshine Drive
10 p.m. FIREWORKS Display Specialthanks to The City of Nelson, The Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association, Heritage Canada, Celebrate Canada, RDCK Areas E, F, H, The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, and many community-minded businesses and organizations.
