Thousands of people flocked to Waterfront Park on Friday morning to celebrate Canada's 149th birthday. With over a hundred activities to enjoy, locals were entertained for hours.
Though festivities weren't set to begin until 10 a.m, by 9:30 the park was already a sea of red and white. The Kelowna City Band kicked off the morning with a powerful and patriotic performance of the national anthem.
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With a large number of activities and events taking place, there was something for everyone. Some took their time to browse the hundreds of vendors tables who were selling everything from pottery to fashion and even henna. Others hung out at the beach listening to live music while contemplating which food truck would satisfy an appetite for excellent and unique grub.
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The children were in paradise, spending the day running around the massive kids zone, equipped with a rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, and face painting.
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An added bonus for car enthusiasts was the small show and shine that took place out front of Prospera Place where there were some beautiful vintage cars and trucks to be seen. There was also a large number of unique activities taking place inside of Prospera Place for the annual Folk Fest .This included traditional dances from many different cultures from Dutch to Tahitian.
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Even as the weather turned a bit chilly and a little drizzly, the smiles never left people's faces.
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As the night drew to a close, everyone snuggled up to watch the amazing fireworks show that took place over Okanagan Lake. If you have photos of the show last night, be sure to hashtag #kelownanow on your Instagram post for a chance to be featured in our next story.
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