Canada Day Celebrations

Public Service Announcement
Canada Day Celebrations
June 27, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of this year’s Canada Day events on Friday, July 1, 2022:

• 9:00 am to 10:30 am: Free Pancake Breakfast at the AWG Arena (limited to one plate per person).
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am: A Kids Bike Decorating Contest will take place at the AWG Arena parking lot. Participants will have an opportunity to show off their creations and get a chance to win a prize.
• 12:00 pm: The annual July 1st Parade will start at the AWG Arena at 12pm and finish at Nakasuk School at approximately 1pm. For those interested in registering a float for the Parade please contact Billy Andersen at 979-5620 or b.andersen@iqaluit.ca by

Wednesday, June 29th. Float prizes will be awarded.
• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: A July 1st concert will be held at the Nakasuk Field. During the Concert there will be a Civic Ceremony starting at 1:25pm. For those interested in completing a reaffirmation of citizenship may get the opportunity to do so at 2:30pm during a break in the concert.
• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: The Recreation Department will be conducting Surprise Country Food Popup giveaways around town from 1pm to 4pm or until supplies last.
• 1:15pm until supplies last: The Iqaluit Fire Department will be handing out warm chili at the Iqaluit Square.

• 9:00 am until finished: The Jimmy Kilabuk Run. There is a $25 entry fee to enter a race. All funds will be donated to the Jimmy Kilabuk Foundation. The half marathon starts at 9am, the 10KM and 5KM runs both start at 11:30am. The entry deadline is June 30th. Activenet account creation and registration can be found here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommnities.com/iqaluitrecreation/home
For more information, please contact Henry de Guzman at H.DeGuzman@iqaluit.ca

Stay tuned to local media for updates and follow the City of Iqaluit recreation Facebook page for more Canada Day content.

These events are sponsored by Canadian Heritage and the City of Iqaluit.

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For additional information, please contact:
 

Billy Andersen
Recreation Programmer
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5680 | b.andersen@iqaluit.ca