Canada Day in Fallingbrook

Midway Rides

Canada Day in Fallingbrook

Fireworks Cancelled for 2004 !

The Fallingbrook Community Association has been forced to cancel its annual display of fireworks this year, as well as all children's games and events during the day. 

Lake Avalon had been chosen as the new site due to construction at the Ray Friel Centre. On June 21, the owner of the land surrounding the lake, Minto, withdrew their permission to use the lake for fireworks, citing concerns about liability.

The only event that will take place is the midway rides at Ray Friel. 

The Fallingbrook Community Association has been proudly hosting Canada Day celebrations since 1988, the largest all-volunteer run event in Canada. We are deeply disappointed to see the end of this tradition, and apologize to the tens of thousands of people who come each year.

Amusement Rides 30 June - 3 July 2004

Homeniuk Amusement Rides will be at the Ray Friel parking lot.

This is the ONLY entertainment being offered in 2004.  Sorry.

Information on Last Year's Canada Day in Fallingbrook 2003

Committee members: George Blake, Marc Cappelli, Jim Desprey, Jocelyne Holmes, Ted Macias, Debbie Parent, Paul Pelletier, Don Pottier, Zybina Richards, Brenda Spearman, Eric Tousignant, David Villeneuve (chair).

See letters of support from MPP Brian Coburn, Councillor Herb Kreling and Councillor Phil McNeely.

See photos from 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, and previous years.

 

Last Year's Sponsors

Why It Was Cancelled

        City of Ottawa

M&M Meat Shops Tompkins
Trinity Development Group
Valecraft Homes
Woodfield Homes
SEACOM Technologies
Kumon Math and Reading
Councillor Herb Kreling
Councillor Phil McNeely
MPP Brian Coburn
For an explanation of what led to the cancellation of Canada Day in Fallingbrook after 18 years, see Fred Sherwin's article in OrleansOnline, at http://www.orleansonline.ca/pages/N2004062302.htm


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Last Updated on 30 June 2004