Mapleton’s Canada 150 celebrations this summer will include a full scale parade.
On Feb. 21 councillor Lori Woodham, who was appointed Mapleton’s Canada 150 champion by council, provided an update on preparations for the July 1 celebration.
“An exciting parade will be led by our mayor,” said Woodham, adding organizers hope the parade will feature music and classic cars and all manner of entries.
“It’s an old-fashioned parade.”
Woodham said the parade will be an expansion of the children’s bicycle parade traditionally held at the township’s Canada Day celebrations and will also include a pet parade.
She said the route will go through Drayton’s downtown area, unlike the smaller-scale bicycle parade which is normally confined to the old arena grounds where the celebration is held.
There will also be a wide range of activities for children, teenagers and adults at the 49 Elm Street location, Woodham added.
She said more details, including a parade contact would be available soon. She urged residents to watch the township website and Facebook page, as well as township notices in the Community News for updates on the celebration.
