Dominion Day Celebrations take place in downtown Elora and at Bissell Park

July 5, 2023 @ 4:05 pmCommunity, News

ELORA – From left: Maxwell, Wesley and Isaiah Gallagher take a break from the heat during Canada Day celebrations at Bissell Park. Photos by Chris Zimmerman
Dominion Day Parade - Crowds lined the streets as marching bands and classic cars made their way through town.
Flippin’ Flapjacks - The Elora Firefighters Association prepared pancakes and sausages for the thousands of attendees to the Canada Day Celebration in Elora.
Maple Leaves and Maple Syrup - The long line was worth the wait for breakfast Saturday morning.
Rubber Duckies - Hundreds of rubber ducks float down the Grand River in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
Downhill - Participants in this years Soap Box Derby head toward the finish line in Elora.
On your marks - Soap box derby competitors ready to head down the hill in downtown Elora.
Pirhouette in the Park -The Blue Bonnet Lassies perform a dance accompanied by bagpipe music.
Highland Dance -The Blue Bonnet Lassies prepare for their afternoon performance in Bissell Park.
Canadian Pride - Evelyn Webber and Lucas Reaume show off their flags and attire July 1.
Just visiting - During their trip to Canada, Armando (Left) and Richard Lesniak enjoy the sun in Bissell Park.
Canadian Pride - A red truck with a Canadian Flag cruises down Geddes Street in downtown Elora

ELORA – Locals and visitors headed to town in droves for this year’s Dominion Day celebrations. The day kicked off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Elora Firefighters Association and the festivities didn’t stop there. A soap box derby, Dominion Day Parade, Duck Race, Farmers Market and other fun in Bissell Park made it a great day to get out and enjoy the sunshine.

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