Media Release
June 27, 2012
Niagara Falls, ON –
The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to announce an exciting
line-up of events for the upcoming Canada Day / Independence Day
holidays.
Free Coca Cola Concert Series and Falls Fireworks
Spectacular
fireworks displays are scheduled at 10 p.m. for June 29 and July 1 – 4.
(Note: the July 3 fireworks display will be 25 minutes long and will be
fired from the U.S. side, courtesy of the Seneca Casino).
The free Coca Cola
Concert Series will take place at 8 p.m. on the Illumination Tower Stage
in Queen Victoria Park, before the Falls Fireworks at 10 p.m. Concert
goers will have a prime view of the fireworks
displays, making for the perfect family outing.
Coca Cola Concert Series Line-up
Friday, June 29 - The Deal
Sunday, July 1 - Lowdown
Monday, July 2 - Danny Black
Wednesday, July 4 - The Athertones
Daily Live Entertainment at the Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Enjoy live
entertainment all weekend at the Maid of the Mist Marketplace from 11
a.m. until 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on fireworks nights).
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RCMP Officer Meet and Greet at Table Rock
Canada is known for
many things, but nothing is more notable than the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police. Come to Table Rock Centre, located at the brink of the
Canadian Horseshoe Falls to meet an RCMP officer for
photos and to answer questions. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
June 29 at 9 p.m.
Old Fort Erie Friday Night Frights
Come join a popular
tradition – hear the eerie stories of the ghosts of Canada’s bloodiest
battlefield. Cost: $5 per person. Reservations recommended, please call
905-871-0540.
June 29 – July 2
Fort Erie Friendship Festival
The Fort Erie
Friendship Festival features spectacular concerts, entertainment, crafts
and more in celebration of 200 years of friendship between Canada and
the U.S. For more information, visit
www.friendshipfestival.com
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE:
During the Friendship Festival, there
will be a road closure along the Niagara Parkway from Queen Street to
Central Avenue. Detour signs will are located throughout the town of
Fort Erie to assist drivers.
Daily, June 30 – September 16
Bonsai Show Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
NPC has partnered with the Niagara Bonsai Society to launch a new display, featuring several unique Bonsai trees.
Battle of Chippawa Memorial Ceremony
July 5 at 7 p.m.
NPC and the
Chippawa Branch 396 of the Royal Canadian Legion will honour those who
served on the Chippawa Battlefield on July 5, 1814. All are welcome to
attend.
NPC is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that
Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and
Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara
Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of
Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and
cultural heritage along the Niagara River for
the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.
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