Hit Parade
Stratford, the Festival City, wrapped up its day-time events celebrating Canada's 140th birthday with the annual parade, organized by the local Kinsmen Club.
The parade wound through Stratford's downtown, from Wellington to Downie, across Ontario to Huron. More than 40 groups participated in the parade that was led by the Veteran's Association and finished with the giant birthday cake float.
Three rows deep along the 2 km route, spectators waved and applauded as the more than 40 entries marched by. At the curb, in pint-size chairs and on blankets were young children. Parents, older children and youths made up the second row, on the boulevards and sidewalks. Other families and many seniors set up in front of the businesses and on the grassy knolls.
Way to go Stratford! There is so much support from all generations. It became clear that residents had "their spots" staked out from prior years. I wonder if, in twenty years, that spot in front of the church will still be Nicole's and Rachel's.
Thumbs up to Stratford, population 30,000 - Well planned and well-attended city-wide celebrations wrapped up with fireworks display at the rec. center.
Aurora, population 47,000, cancelled its Canada Day parade due to lack of support.
Some of the groups who participated in the parade:
| Stratford Concert Band | Perth Pipe Band | |
| Bethel Church | Stratford Builders' Association | Playmakers Theatre School |
| Perth Regiment Re-Enactment Unit | Orr Insurance (that's their truck, above) | Stratford Lions Club |
| Mocha Trumpet Band (London/Woodstock) and the RoadRunners | Dukes of Hazzard chased by Enos | Jubilee Christian Fellowship Band |
| Saddle Up Stables | Wellington-Waterloo Hunt & Riding Club | DaMax Kennels (thank you for the loot bag for Buddy) |
| Stratford Motor Products | Gary Stockie Chev-Olds |
| Red & White Sale on Now at |
| The Pro Shop |
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