Released on June 28, 2012
Citizens and visitors to Saskatchewan's capital are invited to the Opening Ceremonies of Regina's Canada Day Celebration in Wascana Park on July 1.
"In this the 100th anniversary year of the construction of our provincial Legislative Building as well as the 50th anniversary of the creation of Wascana Centre, I'd like to invite everyone to come out and celebrate Canada Day amidst the grandeur of our unique urban park," Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Kevin Doherty said.
The opening ceremony will commence on the main stage across the lawn from the Legislative Building at 12 noon. A number of performers, events and activities will be taking place around the grounds of the Legislative Building throughout the day.
Also on Canada Day, Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield will be hosting the annual Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party at Government House.
The Garden Party runs from 1 to 4 pm with the official program beginning at 2 pm. The party will include live entertainment, refreshments and activities for all.
The Palace to Prairie Diamond Jubilee Exhibit and The Amédée Forget Museum will also be open to the public.
To learn more about Regina's Canada Day celebration visit, www.reginacanadaday.ca.
For information on the Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party visit, www.ltgov.sk.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Nicole Fellinger
Office of the Provincial Capital Commission
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: nicole.fellinger@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-8412