Events in La Ronge for Canada Day include the La Ronge's Children's Festival and the Napatāk Ramble. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
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Canada Day in La Ronge includes several activities

Jun 30, 2023 | 1:00 PM

There are plenty of activities happening on Canada Day that residents of the tri-communities can enjoy.

Festivities begin with a free pancake breakfast between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Patterson Park hosted by the Town of La Ronge. That will be followed by a Canada Day Parade that begins at 11 a.m. and it will travel along La Ronge Avenue.

Anyone interested in participating can do so by meeting at 10:30 a.m. on English Street by A&W and Robertson Trading.

The La Ronge Children’s Festival will start in Patterson Park at 11:30 a.m. with the singing of O Canada in English, French and Cree by local youth. That will be followed by a number of activities in the afternoon including Singing with Sylvia, Kazam Entertainment, Northern Prairie Dancers, as well as local talent. The festival will end at 4:15 p.m.

The La Ronge Children’s Festival is also expected to include face painters, a balloon twister and food vendors.

The agenda for the La Ronge Children’s Festival. (Facebook/La Ronge Children’s Festival)
The agenda for the Napatāk Ramble on Canada Day. (Facebook/Napatāk Ramble)

The Napatāk Ramble is on June 30 and July 1 at Potato Lake. Doors open at 3 p.m. on both days and 30 performances will be held at the event. On Canada Day, the main stage will include Poe Lacey, The Garrys, Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys, Garett T. Willie, My Son The Hurricane and the Jamble.

Those who attend the Napatāk Ramble must purchase a ticket for the event, which can be done online here.

The Town of La Ronge will also be hosting fireworks at Patterson Park Beach. The public is asked to arrive between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno

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