At a press conference in the City Hall of Deux-Montagnes last June 17th, the Mayor, Denis Martin and the members of the Committee of the Canada Day for the MRC Deux-Montagnes, have invited all the citizens of the surrounding municipalities at the 45th edition of the Canada Day 2016. The celebration will take place on Friday 1 July at Central park on 13th Avenue, south of Oka road Deux-Montagnes.
Let’s celebrate Canada Day on July 1st in Deux-Montagnes!
For the second consecutive year, the music group ” Blushing Brides ” will be performing at Central Park on the stage sponsored by Le Selection Deux-Montagnes. The fireworks will be held at 22 h 15. You can find the complete schedule below.
This year, the Committee has appointed Mr. Troy Ewenson, as the Parade Marshall. Resident and volunteer involved in sport for at least 20 years in Deux-Montagnes, Mr. Ewenson held vice-president and president positions at the Softball Association Deux-Montagnes (DMSA) since 1996. He initiated several fundraising activities, raising $100,000 through the past years; founds were dedicated to the local community purposes. The involvement of Mr. Troy Ewenson is noteworthy.
The Committee would mention the precious assistance of the community groups such as the Lions Club of Deux-Montagnes, The Royal Canadian Legion, The Cadet of Deux-Montagnes – 107 Navy League and La Maison des Jeunes de Deux-Montagnes.
Mayor Denis Martin for his part reiterated the invitation to all citizens of the surrounding municipalities: “Canada Day is an opportunity to meet fellow citizens living in the MRC area who proudly share the common values such as freedom of expression and culture.
The president of the Committee, Mr. Dave Byers, noted meanwhile: “We are proud of the Community participation and the longevity of this celebration, which is the only recognized event on the North Shore which attracts almost 10,000 people. I must take this opportunity to thanks our wonderful group of volunteers as well as our partners, the City of Deux-Montagnes, the Government of Canada, Caisse Desjardins Saint-Eustache/Deux-Montagnes, and our brand new partner this year, Réseau Sélection.
« As lifestyle creators for more than 25 years, ‘’Réseau Sélection’’ and ‘’Sélection Deux-Montagnes’’ are pleased to be associated with this festive, intergenerational event of symbolic importance for the community and for all the surrounding towns. Now is the time to celebrate! We hope these festivities bring joy to all and continue promoting the noble values of sharing, mutual support and respect. » said Geneviève Ethier, General Manager of Sélection Deux-Montagnes.
«The Caisse Desjardins de Saint-Eustache Deux-Montagnes is proud to be partner of the Canada Day in Deux-Montagnes. As a cooperative, the Caisse’s mission is to contribute to the economic and social well-being of the community and taking part of the festivities, is another concrete example of our contribution to our community.» stated Neil Hawthorn, General Manager of the Caisse Desjardins Saint-Eustache/Deux-Montagnes.
The main sponsors for the event are Benoit Charette, MLA for Deux-Montagnes, Canada Wide Credit, Market IGA Senecal and girls, and Beatty Construction Lanthier and RTS installation.
The main sponsors for the event are from Benoit Charette, Deux-Montagnes-Provincial Parliament Member, Canada Wide Credit, IGA Supermarket Sénécal et filles, Constructions Lanthier et Beatty et RTS Installations.
Photo from the June 16th, 2016 Press Conference
From left to right:
Benoit Charette, Provincial Parliament member
Geneviève Ethier, General Director of Réseau Sélection, divison Deux-Montagnes
Christine Neumayer, Commitee – Canada Day MRC of Deux-Montagnes
Troy Ewenson, Marshall Parade
Denis Martin, Mayor of Deux-Montagnes
Tom Whitton, Committee Canada Day MRC of Deux-Montagnes
Vera Madic, representative of Federal Parliament member Linda Lapointe
Karine Gauthier, City Councillor, District Du Lac
Michel Mendes, City Councillor, District du Coteau
Dave Byers, Committee Canada Day MRC of Deux-Montagnes
Micheline Groulx-Stabile, City Councillor, District of Olympia
Margaret Lavallée, City Councillor, District du Golf
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PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Canada Day, Friday July 1st, 2016
11:45 Canada Day Formal Parade (from the Legion Hall, along Oka Road, final stop at the Central Park located on 13th Avenue)
Noon Singing the national anthem “O Canada” in front of City Hall.
12:45 Opening Ceremony at the Central Park
1 pm to 6 pm Games for children, bingo, horseshoes tournament to horse, a small zoo
Entry will be free to the Exterior Municipal swimming Pool all day.
1 pm to 3 pm Races for children, family entertainments
1 pm to 9:45 pm Shows of Music Bands and Singers
Schedule (Probabilty for changes without notice)
1 pm Undercovers
3 pm Gary Anthony and the Back River Band
4:10 pm Oka Road
5:20 pm Rumble Seat
6:30 pm Skyline Drive
8 pm Late Night Therapy
9:45 pm The Blushing Brides
2 pm to 8 pm Inflatable games
9 :45 pm to ‘’Blushing Brides’’ show midnight
22 h 15 : Fireworks
For the safety of all, dogs will not be allowed. The food and beverages other than those sold on the site will not be accepted. Encourage the event by buying your drinks and food on site. Revenues are directly injected into the festivities budget in order to cover the cost of the fireworks show.
Note: the streets bordering Central Park will be closed from 19 pm
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