Canada Day Marks Celebration of Canada’s Newest City

www.insurancerate.com StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Lieutenant Governor of Ontario joins Markham’s City Celebration on July 1

MARKHAM, ON ~ June 27, 2012 ~ Markham will celebrate its official status as a city on July 1 in the presence of the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, as part of Markham’s annual Canada Day celebrations.

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Council Members will host a number of events throughout the day which will culminate with the official ceremony and main stage entertainment at Milne Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Markham’s annual Canada Day celebration at Milne Park attracts over 25,000 participants.

What:               Canada Day / Markham’s City Status Celebration

·         Citizenship Ceremony, Markham Civic Centre Council Chambers – 10:00 a.m.

·         Seniors Luncheon, Sheraton Parkway Hotel (Hwy. 7)  – 12:00 noon

·         Jeanne Bowman Children’s Tent – 3:00 p.m. 

·         Entertainment & food vendors open at Milne Park – 3:00 p.m.

·         People’s Parade, McCowan / Hwy. 7 – 4:00 p.m.

·         Official Ceremonies, Milne Park – 6:00 p.m.

When:           Sunday, July 1, 2012

                           

Who:                 The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

                                Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham Council Members

                                Federal and Provincial government representatives

                                The Governor General’s Horse Guard

                                Multicultural entertainment venue including:

·         Christopher Dallo

·         Christina LeClair

·         Crisis Sanford

·         Irshad Khan

·         Painted Ice

·         Shali

·         Kathy Pau

·         Cheryl Lee

·         Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Youth Group

·         Chinese Folk Dance

·         Tam Duong

·         Maria Krotiris

·         Roll  Another Number

·         Tamil Cultural Dancers

Markham’s annual Canada Day celebration and the 2012 City celebration is made possible through the generous contribution of time by many volunteers and the financial support of our sponsors.