Elora events include soapbox derby, parade, races and more
Whether you call it Canada Day or Dominion Day, there is going to be a lot going on here on July 1.
Various websites indicated a multitude of activities throughout the community.
Events include a pancake breakfast, soapbox derby, a duck race, live entertainment at the river, parade along Metcalfe Street and more.
The breakfast, starting at 7am, will be at MacDonald Square next to the post office while the soapbox derby traditionally runs along Geddes Street – from David Street to near the Elora library – from 8 to 11am. For more information on the races call 519-846-2993.
Once the races are over, get set for the annual Dominion Day parade through town. Traditionally the parade starts around 11am.
At noon following the parade, the Elora Legion is hosting a party on the patio. The afternoon includes a jam session, barbecue and prizes. Members and guests are welcome.
If you are looking for a bit of a run, KnECT (Knox Elora Care Team) from the local Presbyterian church is again organizing its 5/10km walk/run, which begins at 8:30am, with all proceeds to local charities.
For more information visit knectcares.org or call 519-240-2209.
Billed by organizers as “Elora’s premiere running event,” the races end at Bissell Park, and will be followed by the annual Dominion Day Dashes for Kids, which kicks off at 12:15pm.
In addition, a Canada Day Historical Walking Tour is also slated to begin at noon.
A troupe of costumed characters will take participants back to the historic time of Confederation, beset with political and social strife as well as fun-loving personalities ready to entertain with story, song and poetic treats.
For more information call 519-846-9841 or visit http://elorafergus.travel.
For the Sports-minded, enjoy a special Canada Day game of lacrosse as the Jr. B Elora Mohawks take on the Orangeville Northmen at the Elora Community Centre. For more information call 519-846-9841.
Addditionally, the Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament / Tyke, Novice, Peewee, and Bantam Tournament is set to run all weekend from June 28 to 30 at both the Fergus and Elora arenas. For more information, contact Marlin Bauml at tournaments@cwmla.com or 519-787-5464. Tournament details will also be posted on the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse website (www.cwmla.com).
