2023 Courtenay Annual Report

Canada Day in Downtown Courtenay and Lewis Park Canada Day celebrations featured both a Night Before Showcase on June 30 and the parade and park activities on July 1st. An estimated 20,000 people came out over two days for the celebrations. On June 30th performances included Dolyna Dancers, Laurie Tinkler Dancers, Moonshine Band, Rock Cod and headliner Yukon Blonde! July 1st celebrations in downtown included Comox Valley Concert Band, 5th Street Mile Race, Canada Day Parade, Courtenay and District Museum's event and the Tea Dance at the Native Sons Hall with Georgia Strait Big Band. Celebrations in Lewis Park started after the parade with Kids Zone, free outdoor swim at Courtenay and District Memorial Pool, opening ceremonies, Costco Canada Day birthday cake, and the children’s bike draw. Performances at the Lewis Park mainstage included Brodie Lee Dawson with Ashley Sykes & Christy Vanden, Completely Creedence and headliner Fred Penner. Thank you to the Canada Day organizing team for making such a memorable event: Jim Benninger, Blair Bentley, Rachel Carter, Edwin Grieve, Alice Hansen, Ken Hansen, Wendy Harris, Penny Leslie, Jin Lin, Brian “Fuzz” Morissette, Napik Neill, Michelle Sandiford, Doris Weiseman and City of Courtenay Staff The Province of BC - Fairs, Festivals and Events provided a grant of $8,400 for the event.

City of Courtenay | 2023 Annual Report

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