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CityFest takes over Canada Games Plaza Wednesday

The City of Prince George is hosting City Fest at Canada Games Plaza tomorrow. (Wednesday)

Residents are invited to attend the event, which will have:

  • Food trucks
  • Face painting and hands-on experiences for kids, including the chance to see municipal vehicles up close including a fire truck, tractor and Zamboni
  • Informational booths highlighting City services – from fire safety and bylaw education to parks, roads, planning, and aquatics
  • Have your say on city services and ask questions to staff members
  • Meet-and-greet opportunities with members of Council
  • Giveaways and fun games including coveted Mr. PG swag

“CityFest is about celebrating the spirit of civic engagement and responsiveness of local government in Prince George, the people, services, and pride that make this community so special.” said Mayor Simon Yu.

“Whether you want to learn more about how the City works or simply have fun with your family, CityFest is a great way to connect, share ideas, and enjoy an afternoon together.”

This coincides with Local Government Awareness Week (May 11th-17th), and Asset Management Day (May14th), making the event a good time to spotlight work being done at the municipal level.

The event will be on May 21st, from 3pm until 7pm, and is free for all ages with no registration.

More information can be found on the City of Prince George’s website here.

With files from Zachary Barrowcliff, My Prince George Now

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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