The City of Charlottetown is reminding residents and visitors about the free, family-friendly events taking place from July 30 to Aug. 2 in celebration of Natal Day and the City’s 171st birthday.
The following festivities are planned:
Citizen Recognition and Make Our Hometown Beautiful Awards (Closed Event)
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Date: Thursday, July 30
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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.
Chalk Art
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Date: Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 2 (weather permitting)
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Locations: Rochford Square, Connaught Square, Kings Square, Hillsborough Square, Founders'
Food Hall and Market, Victoria Row, Confederation Landing Park, and Charlottetown City Hall.
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Details: Throughout Natal Day weekend, vibrant chalk art installations will be featured at
several locations across downtown Charlottetown, all created by talented local artists. This year's featured artists are Damon Roberts (Rochford Square and Hillsborough Square), Abby Hyndman (Founders' Food Hall and Market and Confederation Landing Park), Lindsey Ross (Charlottetown City Hall and Connaught Square), and Melissa Peter-Paul (Victoria Row and Kings Square).
Group Bike Ride led by Bike Friendly Communities
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Date: Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m.
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Location: Start and end point – Confederation Landing Park Gazebo
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Details: Participants are invited to join a guided bike ride through downtown and along the
Confederation Trail. The ride is open to all ages and cycling abilities and will conclude with a complimentary ice cream for participants. Helmets are required. Participants will follow a route around the outer areas of Charlottetown through several neighbourhoods. The full route is available at
charlottetown.ca/natalday.
PEI Symphony Orchestra presents Music Under the Summer Sky
• Date: Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m.
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Location: Confederation Landing Park
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Details: Relax and enjoy a captivating outdoor performance by the members of the PEI Symphony
Orchestra’s string musicians at Confederation Landing Park. Please note that on-site seating will be limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs, blankets or other portable seating.
Natal Day Pancake Breakfast
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Date: Saturday, Aug. 1, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
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Location: Rochford Square (Rain location: Firehall Station 1)
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Details: Join Mayor Brown and City Council for a traditional pancake breakfast and entertainment by Adam MacGregor and The Foes.
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Simmons Pool Glow Party and BBQ
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Date: Saturday, Aug. 1, 5 to 8 p.m.
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Location: Simmons Pool
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Details: Make a splash at our evening pool party at Simmons Pool! Enjoy an evening
of swimming, music from a live DJ, yard games and a BBQ. Swimming will be offered in one-hour sessions throughout the evening, with a new session beginning every hour on the hour, from 5 to 8 p.m. Each session will be available on a first-come, first served basis.
Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival presents Rise and Grind: Café Yoga
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Date: Sunday, Aug. 2, 9 to 10 a.m.
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Location: Victoria Park Cultural Pavillon
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Details: Start Sunday morning off right at an energizing outdoor yoga class led by Erika Killam at Victoria Park, followed by complimentary iced coffee from The Gallery.
Charlie Town’s Birthday Party
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Date: Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 to 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 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.
Mayor & Council’s Older Adults Social
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Date: Sunday, Aug. 2, 4 to 6 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.
Also taking place during the weekend are several public events, including the Sounds of the Waterfront music series, which runs daily, the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Confederation Landing, and the PEI Pride Festival from July 24 to Aug. 2.
All outdoor Natal Day Weekend Celebrations events are weather permitting. Cancellations or weather-related updates will be shared on the City’s Facebook page:
facebook.com/CityofCharlottetown
Visit
charlottetown.ca/natalday for more information and a detailed schedule of events.