Myriad of Field Activities to enjoy.

19 Jun 2012 | 4 Comments | posted by marketing | in Langley Canada Day News

Festival Will Continue to be a 2 Day Event

One day wasn’t enough for the huge number of activities taking place at the 2012 Langley Canada Day celebrations. Organizers vowed to ensure that the event stayed a two day festival and they have been successful.

Early this spring Grace J. Fong, an employee of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope stepped up to be the volunteer Director of Field Entertainment and coordinate the many activities that make Langley Canada Day a fun and family friendly event.

Fong has a philosophy about what families need and how Canada Day is a positive family experience. “The objective of keeping this two-day 50,000 people event alive is to keep the joyous and respectable family oriented community together. she said. “It is the family and positive community that keeps our nation alive.” she added.

In addition to the non stop field entertainment, two members of the BC Lions will make an appearance from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. on July 1st. They will be signing autographs and handing out some cool BC Lions giveaways!

Something new has been added this year. The LAMB Motoring Club will host a Show and Shine from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Canada Day. Vintage car enthusiasts can still register with the club at [email protected]

Both days will feature different shows and demonstrations throughout both days. The Dogwood Pacesetters Canine Sports team will be presenting their ever- popular dog show. “Come and watch the antics of your four legged best friends”, said Fong.

The Laughing Stock Ranch will offer pony rides for kids and many of the ponies will be available to be petted by kids of all ages. Lutini the magician will be strolling the grounds providing some amazing roving entertainment that will intrigue and astound you.

There are lots of interactive games to enjoy. Have a game of laser tag. Take a ride on the Swing Ride, Carousel, Wild Rapids giant slide and many other fun rides. Climb on the climbing walls or get into a foam dance pit. “There is something for everyone!” said Travis Strain, president of the Langley Canada Day Society.

On June 30th the day ends with a movie in the park featuring “The Lorax.”  On Canada Day (July 1st) there will be a spectacular “Happy 145th birthday Canada’ fireworks show as a grand finale to the celebration.

-Lilianne Fuller

Canada Day Facts

19 Jun 2012 | No Comments | posted by marketing | in Langley Canada Day News

• Canada celebrates its 145th birthday this July 1st.
• July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and was made up of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec.
• The name Canada derives from an Iroquoian word for “village,” kanata, that French explorers heard used to refer to the area near present-day Quebec City.
• On June 20, 1868, the Canada’s Governor General, the Viscount Monct proclaimed that Canadians should celebrate the anniversary of the confederation.
• July 1st became a statutory holiday and was originally called Dominion Day.
• Since 1983 the holiday has been officially known as Canada Day.
• July 1 is a statutory holiday in Canada unless it falls on a Sunday; then it moves to July 2nd.
• Some famous people born on Canada day: Pamela Anderson, Dan Akroyd, Lady Diana the Princess of Wales, Missy Elliott, Jamie Farr, Rod Gilbert, Debbie Harry, Olivia de Havilland, Estee Lauder, Carl Lewis, Sydney Pollack, Alan Ruck, Liv Tyler.
• Canada Day kicks off, what Canadians call, “those two months before winter starts”

Entertainment Solid for Two Days – The Voice Langley A New Addition

10 Jun 2012 | No Comments | posted by marketing | in Langley Canada Day News

Get ready to party for two full days at the Langley Canada Day celebrations! There is rock solid entertainment on stage and a ton of field entertainment this year!

On June 30th the gates open at 11:00 a.m. and at noon the main stage explodes with the sounds of Danny Echo, a four piece festival rock and roll band. At 1:00 p.m. Langley Canada Day is rolling out something new to the festival. The Voice – Langley kicks off. Local contestants will compete in a” Canadian Idol” style singing competition. The finale will on Canada Day at 7:15 p.m. The winner will receive a cash prize of $100 and a one song demo recording session at Static Wave Studios.

Back again this year by popular demand is Steve Elliot (Elvis) and his band the Blue Suede Boys. Other acts during the day are Heads Hang Heavy, Champagne Republic, and Free flow. Check out the Langley Canada Day website at www.langleycanadaday.ca for show times.

ABRA CADABRA a high energy tribute band hits the stage at 8:15. This act is guaranteed to make you get up and dance. The end of the day will feature a movie in the park. There will be some Canadian shorts prior to a screening of The Lorax on the giant screen.

On Canada Day, make plans to be at McLeod Park all day. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair because the entertainment is nonstop from 11:45 a.m. and goes all day and into the night. The opening ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. and in addition to the greetings by dignitaries the ceremony will introduce you to the winner of Langley Canada Day and JOY TV’s Outstanding Youth Community Service Award contest. Right after the ceremony, Steve Elliott and his Blue Suede Boys will take to the stage and are followed all day by a great line up of live entertainment.

The day’s finale comes at 9:30 p.m. Mooncoin Production’s newest stage show ‘SWAY” features the biggest hits from Canadian international sensation Michael Bublé . Actor Tony Barton a vocalist and entertainer will have you convinced that it is indeed Bublé on the stage. At 10:30 a spectacular fire works show will light up the sky above the park. And the day ends with a finale from SWAY.