An impressive fireworks display on the waterfront was a fitting end to an action-packed Canada Day in New Westminster. Crowds flocked to Queen's Park for the City of New Westminster's annual Canada Day celebrations, which included entertainment at the band shell, a new pick-a-box auction and free treats. Many of those gathering to celebrate Canada's 146th birthday wore Canada day attire and carried flags.
"People came in droves," said local arts promoter Tony Antonias. "They really, really loved it."
Many kids took advantage of the newly renovated spray park to cool off on a scorching Canada Day.
The pick-a-box auction raised $1,200, which adds to the $15,000 collected from past lunchbox auctions at Canada Day and will be used to create public art in Queen's Park.
Downtown, the Hyack Festival Association launched its summer Concerts on the Quay performance series, which featured entertainment and information booths along the boardwalk.
New West residents converged on the Quay in time to take in an impressive fireworks display that began after dark and lasted close to 45 minutes.
"It was a grand day," Antonias said.
