The City of Swift Current helped celebrate Canada Day in a unique way.
Canada Together was a free event put on by the city at Memorial Park to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday, complete with a barbecue, cupcakes, and live entertainment.
Partnerships and Events Coordinator with the City of Swift Current, Brad Woods was happy to see the community come together to celebrate.
“We had a really nice crowd,” says Woods. “Probably 700 to 750 people, so really pleased with it.”
Attendees were also encouraged to contribute to a large poster by drawing a picture or sharing their thoughts on what being Canadian means to them.
Additionally, the Canadian flag was raised by the Aracena Family, a family of newcomers from the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre, who shared the celebration with attendees.
“We’re so thankful that we’re here in Canada. It’s a paradise for us,” says father Bejie Aracena.
The City of Swift Current hopes to continue this event in the future.