Canada Day 2012

In the tiny town of Hantsport, Canada Day is a big deal. Thousands of people visited the Haven of Hospitality to take in a wide range of events on the sunny Sunday. Crowds gathered for the World Royalty children’s parade, carnival rides, the Show ‘n’ Shine Car Show, the Grand Street Parade, Little Ray’s Reptiles, Cardboard Boat Races, live bands, fireworks and much more.

The Apple Blossom Festival’s royal party followed the lead of town crier Lloyd Smith in the children’s parade. 1 width:500px;height:332px The King of Rock 'n' Roll was well represented in the World Royalty themed children’s parade. 2 width:500px;height:332px The future princess of Hantsport and her loyal servants were in attendance for the World Royalty children’s parade. 3 width:500px;height:414px These patriots found a way to support a local industry while getting decked out for Canada Day. 4 width:500px;height:332px This young princess floated through the children’s parade in style. 5 width:500px;height:332px
These monarchs in the making turned heads in the children’s parade. 6 width:500px;height:447px Ben Van Dommelen chases after his runaway bride in the children’s parade. The 22-month-old and his twin sister, Georgia Van Dommelen dressed as the royal couple. 7 height:500px;width:436px The Canadian flag made an early appearance in the grand street parade. 8 width:500px;height:332px The Kings Community Concert Band braved the heat to do what they do best. 9 width:500px;height:332px Child attendant Isabelle Lawrence and Princess Hantsport 2012 Leah Price, centre, greet their hometown crowd. 10 width:500px;height:332px
The Hantsport Fire Department took a step back in time with some old-fashioned outfits. 11 width:500px;height:332px The Shriners were caught clowning around. 12 width:500px;height:361px The Shriners were caught clowning around. 13 height:500px;width:465px Musicians from 14 Wing Greenwood entertained spectators lining Main Street. 14 width:500px;height:451px Parade participants went all out to make Hantsport's parade route colourful and entertaining. 15 height:500px;width:413px
Parade participants went all out to make Hantsport's parade route colourful and entertaining. 16 width:500px;height:357px Hantsport’s splash pad was installed in time for the Canada Day crowd. 17 width:500px;height:332px The sunshine made it possible for Show ‘n' Shine Car Show participants to let their tops down. 18 width:500px;height:332px Kids reach for the boa constrictor that was on display as part of a Little Ray’s Reptiles demonstration. 19 width:500px;height:332px Logan Byrne, of Sackville, set his crutches aside and stood on one foot to test his aim at the dunk tank. 20 width:500px;height:332px
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Published on July 1, 2012

The Apple Blossom Festival’s royal party followed the lead of town crier Lloyd Smith in the children’s parade.

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