Even though a lot of creativity and production value went into the Town of Arnprior’s virtual Canada Day programming the past couple of years, they may not be your fondest memories.
The real deal is back by popular demand and mother nature’s permission.
Town Recreation Programmer Lucas Power does the 50 metre sprint through the program.
Interactive History at the Museum all day and Kids’ Bike Parade from Grace St. Andrew’s United go in the run up to afternoon festivities at Robert Simpson Park with Food Trucks, cake, games and music.
There’s a strawberry social right next door at Galilee from 1-4 and the Rotary Duck Race from the Madawaska Bridge at 2PM.
The Fireworks are all pre-programmed digitally and Saturday would be the rain date.
The Recreation Programmer says your mobility challenges have been considered in getting there.
Lucas Power says a few acknowledgments are in order.
Have a normally great Canada Day, one and all!
By Rick Stow