The City of Charlottetown is proud to celebrate its 169th birthday with several free, family-friendly Natal Day events taking place from Aug. 1– 4.
The public is invited to take part in activities such as an outdoor pancake breakfast, youth and older adults programming, a birthday party for Charlottetown mascot, ‘Charlie Town’ and more.
“It’s the City’s birthday party, and I encourage everyone to join us for several days of fun, free and engaging Natal Day activities,” said Mayor Philip Brown. “I very much look forward to celebrating the vibrant community we’ve become with neighbours, friends and visitors alike. Let’s make it a weekend to remember.”
The full list of Natal Day weekend events planned includes the following:
Citizen Recognition and Make Our Hometown Beautiful Awards
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Date: Aug. 1, closed event
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Details: Charlottetown residents will be honoured at the Citizen Recognition and Make our Hometown Beautiful awards ceremony. Recipients of the awards, including the Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award and the David ‘Eli’ MacEachern Bursary, will be announced following the event.
Group Bike Ride led by Bike Friendly Communities
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Date: Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
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Details: Join Bike Friendly Communities for a guided bike ride through downtown and along the Confederation Trail to Victoria Park where participants will be treated to a free ice cream. This event is open to all ages and cycling abilities and helmets are required.
Natal Day Pancake Breakfast
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Date: Aug. 3, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
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Location: Rochford Square
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Details: Join Mayor Brown and City Council for a traditional pancake breakfast and entertainment by Adam MacGregor and The Foes.
Summer Splash Party
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Date: Aug. 3, 1 – 3 p.m.
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Location: Victoria Park Pool
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Details: Cool down at the Victoria Park Pool with swimming, games and freezies while a local DJ spins all the summer hits.
Mayor & Council’s Older Adults Social
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Date: Aug. 3, 2 – 4 p.m.
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Location: Jack Blanchard Hall, 7 Pond St.
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Details: Join Mayor Brown and City Council for refreshments and live entertainment.
Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival presents Rise and Grind: Café Yoga
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Date: Aug. 4, 9 – 10 a.m.
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Location: Victoria Park Cultural Pavilion
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Details: Start Sunday morning off right at an energizing outdoor yoga class led by Erika Killam at 9 a.m in Victoria Park, followed by delicious complimentary coffee or tea.
Charlie Town’s Birthday Party
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Date: Aug. 4, 1 – 4 p.m.
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Location: Founders’ Food Hall & Market Green Space
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Details: Join Charlottetown mascot, ‘Charlie Town’, for a fun afternoon at Founders’ Food Hall & Market Green Space. Activities will include bounce houses, mini putt, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth and more. Beginning at 1 p.m., the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club will be serving free hotdogs, cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches while quantities last.
Also taking place during the weekend are several public events, including The Island Fringe Festival from July 31 – Aug. 4, the Sounds of the Waterfront music series, which runs daily, and the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Aug. 4, with more activities to be announced.
All outdoor Natal Day weekend celebrations are weather permitting. Cancellations or weather-related announcements will be shared on the City’s social media channels, including Facebook facebook.com/CityofCharlottetown and Twitter @ChtownPE.
Visit
charlottetown.ca/natalday for more information, including a detailed schedule of events.