The rain came down in buckets at one point causing many to flee for cover, but celebrating Canada’s 151 birthday July 1 at Stride Place was still enjoyed and appreciated by many.
Here’s a look at the day in pictures.
Mickey Dumont/Citizen photos
Robert A. Oldford, standing, President of the Portage la Prairie Legion and Robert F. Oldford, 12, a cadet, spent time Canada Day honouring Portage la Prairie veterans buried at Hillside Cemetary by placing a poppy on their graves. Annually the Legion and the cadets visit the cemetery early on Canada Day to commemorate the efforts of local veterans.
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- Re/Max Realtor Peter Bracken takes his turn at the ROK dunktank.
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- Susan Palmer pins a Canadian flag on Bruce Allan. Commemorative flags and pins were available for free.
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- Anthony Roulette, left, works some adult magic for one-year-old Charles Sandney ho was fascinated by the bubbles at one of the kid fun stops at Stride Place. Mom Charleigh looks on.
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- First Nations dancers are always part of the Main Stage entertainment during Portage la Prairie Canada Day celebrations.
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- The Big Brothers Big Sisters Duck Race fundraiser has become a Canada Tradition. Last minute tickets were available for sale leading up to the evening race. The group expects to realize about $6,000 from the fundraiser.
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- Portage-Lisgar MLA Ian Wishart, left, and Portage la Prairie Mayor Irvine Ferris cut the Canada Day Birthday Cake.
Maltese salute!