Brockton celebrates Canada Day with traditional party in Centennial Park

July 5, 2023 @ 12:07 pmLocal News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Brockton and Rotary Club of Walkerton joined forces for the traditional Canada Day celebration, complete with birthday cake. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Among those enjoying the festivities were Sean, Paige and Kristi Comyn and Ivy-Elaine Walpole. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Opening ceremonies included musician PJ Mack leading the singing of O Canada, greetings from Deputy Mayor James Lang, and a welcome from MC Tim Mancell. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Balloon animals and other fun items added to the festive atmosphere. (Pauline Kerr photo)
This young future firefighter gets a taste of what driving a fire truck is like. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The bouncy castle and slide turned out to be a fun treat. (Pauline Kerr photo)
On a day when staying cool took priority, the splash pad was the place to be. (Pauline Kerr photo)
On a day when staying cool took priority, the splash pad was the place to be. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Mylah MacArthur shows her patriotic spirit at the Brockton Canada Day celebration in Centennial Park. (Pauline Kerr photo)
BROCKTON – Oh, Canada! What a party! Brockton celebrated Canada Day in style, back in Centennial Park for the first time since before COVID. Last year’s festivities were held at the arena due to weather. This year, organizers took a gamble with the weather, and won, as hundreds of people enjoyed a barbecue and Canada…
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Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.