It’s a celebration that was years in the making.
Thousands of Prince George residents made their way to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park to celebrate the city’s first in-person Canada Day Celebration in three years.
The day started with live entertainment from traditional Indigenous Drummers, and other live entertainment, followed by Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen welcoming PG residents into their unceded traditional territory for the celebration during an opening ceremony.
“Today, we’re here to celebrate Canadians, I call it multicultural day,” Logan said.
“I think of what’s going on around the world, and we’re blessed to be here, and for those of you who are new to the community, we welcome you.”
“It feels fantastic to see you all,” added Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond.
“I simply want to reflect on the incredible country that we get to live in. It is a work in progress, of course we need to always work to be inclusive.”
Bond also gave her thanks to first responders in Prince George, and across the country.
“We live in a great country, and I think today is an opportunity for us to reflect on what Canada means to us,” said Mayor Lyn Hall.
“What it has created for us, the work that’s still left to be done, but at the end of the day it’s an opportunity to celebrate. Celebrate the birthday, celebrate the fact that we live in a great country.”
Hall also took the time to welcome some of Prince George’s newest residents that have fled from Ukraine.
“I’m hoping that all of us have an opportunity to meet them at some point,” Hall said.
The celebration will continue this afternoon and into this evening, followed by fireworks.
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