Fête nationale celebrations in Centennial Park
June 24, 2024
The weather added a
dramatic touch to the City of Beaconsfield’s Fête nationale celebrations in
Centennial Park transforming the mood from chilly to cheerful as the sun broke
open the clouds and marked the end to a rainy weekend. A live band set the afternoon’s
rhythm against a backdrop of Fleurs-de-Lis flags, surrounded by food trucks and
a variety of activities for children.
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One of our first visitors is MP Francis Scarpaleggia. BHCG volunteers and MP Francis Scarpaleggia. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth and Hugh.
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A live band draws an audience.
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A Steam Punk
theatre artist is an attraction for children and adults alike.
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Isabelle, Jacques,
Elizabeth and her husband Hugh, Debbie, Karen, Harold, Denise, Janet, and Emmy
generously volunteered their time to enjoy the day with the public. At our
booth we made a fine display of our rugs attracting a steady flow of visitors
keen on learning about our craft. Numerous people of all ages tried pulling
some loops, even Lac St Louis’ Member of Parliament Francis Scarpaleggia. Four people signed up, interested in beginners’
classes and we even sold a couple of wool sunflowers and pins.
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Hugh, Elizabeth, Isabelle, Debbie, and Karen. Our booth is
set up and ready for visitors. |
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Gloria thinks she has found her craft!
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Janet guides a girl keen on trying the craft.
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Karen gives some pointers to a young enthusiast.
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Thomas, posing with his brother, shows his
progress with rug hooking.
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Francis Scarpaleggia pulls some loops. Photo courtsey of Elizabeth and Hugh. |
We took time to admire the new outdoor poster display of some of the Beaconsfield Quilters Guild quilts. Stunning work!
Towards the end of the afternoon, Janet won a draw for a free ice-cream from Wild Willy’s Ice-cream truck. Lots of good-bye hugs wrapped up the day as we wished each other a wonderful summer.