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June 23 - July 1, 2010
Schedule of Events
Wednesday 23 June
| 6:00 pm-10 am | Wing Night - SLRC |
| 7 pm | Patriot Days Idol Contest - SLRC |
| Join your friends at Springfield Lake Recreation Centre as the competition heats up for the best Patriot Days Idol. Prizes will be awarded to winners. | |
Thursday 24 June
| 6-8:00 pm | Family Fun Fair - SLRC |
| Bounce castles, balloons, games and more! Please note: there is a small cost associated with this event. | |
Friday 25 June
| 6:30-8:30 pm | Grade 4-6 Dance - SLRC |
Saturday 26 June
| 8 am | Corporate Challenge Slo-pitch Ball Tournament - SLRC |
| Reg. Business Hours | Sackville Drive Street Sale |
| 11:30 am | Road Dawgs Motorcycle Poker Run - SLRC |
| 9 pm | Springfield Lake Adult Street Dance (Free) - SLRC |
| An annual favourite, the adult Street Dance is an event eagerly anticipated by all. | |
Sunday 27 June
| 9 am | Sackville River Trail Walk |
| Meet at Lynn Court and join members of the Sackville Rivers Association for a guided walk of the Sackville River Trail. Learn about the flora and fauna found along the trail. | |
| 9 am | Paws for Canada Dog Walk |
| Start your day with a healthy walk on the Sackville River Trail beginning at Lynn Crt. The first 50 dogs will receive a patriotic doggie scarf and a treat bag. All dogs must be leashed; owners must clean up after their pets. FMI call Charlene @865-7609. Sponsored by Brenda's Dog Duds and The Chewed Slipper. | |
| 10 am - 3 pm | Kinsmen Car Show-Sackville Town Center (Staples) |
| An annual favourite. Check out some great cars and help support the Kinsmen as they raise funds for several charities. | |
| 12 pm | Horse Shoe Tournament & BBQ - SLRC |
| 1 pm - 2:30pm | 2nd Lake Regional Parks Annual Trail Walk |
| Join members of the 2nd Lake Regional Parks association for a guided tour of the park. Meet at 12:45pm at the boulders on First Lake Drive. | |
Monday 28 June
| Reg. starts at 6:30pm | Dodge Ball Tournament - SLRC |
| For junior high and high school students; teams of 3 boys and 3 girls. | |
Tuesday 29 June
| 2 pm - 3:30 pm | Community Skate Jam Met Field Skate Park |
| Hosted by Sackville Recreation, the annual skate jam is a great way to celebrate the last day of school. Bring your board, your helmet and your friends to try for some great prizes. | |
| Dusk | Free Family Outdoor Movie Night Kinsmen Park |
| Bring your blanket and your whole family as we present: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs outside, under the stars, at Kinsmen Park. Sponsored by Allstate Insurance. | |
Wednesday 30 June
| 6 pm - 1:00am | Kinfest/ Dance - Kinsmen Club |
| Dance the night away as you rock to tunes inside the Kinsmen Centre or join your friends outdoors for a nice cold beverage. | |
| 6:30-11:00 pm | Concert in the Park- Kinsmen Park |
| We are thrilled to feature Charlie A'Court as the headliner for the free Concert in the Park. http://www.charlieacourt.com 
Skratch Bastid will also be performing earlier in the evening. |
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| Dusk | Fireworks Display Kinsmen Park (rain date July 2nd) |
| Keep your fingers crossed for good weather as we present the 14th annual fireworks display over First Lake. | |
Thursday 1 July - CANADA DAY
| 9 am | Canada Day Parade - Sackville Drive |
| Beginning at Downsview Mall and continuing down Sackville Drive to the Rock Church, the annual Canada day parade is a popular event enjoyed by people of all ages. Sponsored by Freshest Subway Limited, Sackville. | |
| 11 am | Flag Raising/Affirmation - Fultz House Museum |
| Join the folks at Fultz House for the official Canada Day flag raising and stay for a delicious lunch of baked beans and brown bread. | |
| 1 pm - 3pm | Teddy Bear Picnic Kinsmen Park |
| Be sure to bring your Teddy to Kinsmen Park for the free Teddy Bear picnic. Bounce castles, games, prizes and even a Teddy Bear Medical Clinic. Sponsored by TD-Canada Trust on Sackville Drive. | |
| 2 pm | Citizenship Court Ceremony Sackville Legion Registration begins at 1pm |
| A once-in-a-lifetime event, the Citizenship Court is the perfect way to celebrate Canada Day. Watch as new Canadians take their oaths of citizenship. A very moving ceremony. | |
| 3:15pm | Patriot Days Awards Ceremony Lions Den |
| Check out who won what trophy in the Canada Day parade and stay for a piece of cake. | |
| 4 pm | Steer Barbecue Lions Den |
| Get it while it's hot. This delicious steer barbeque goes fast. | |
Please join Councilors Brad Johns and Bob Harvey as they host the Tuesday Tea on Tuesday, July 6 at Fultz House Museum from 12:00-1:30.
Location of Events
Sack-a-wa Canoe Club - 159 First Lake Driver. Phone: 252-7225
SHCC - Sackville Heights Community Centre - 45 Connolly Rd. Phone: 864-5591
SLRC - Springfield Lake Recreation Centre -266 Lakeview Ave. Phone: 865-9449
Kinsmen Park - Murdock McKay Memorial - 71 First Lake Drive Phone: 865-0667
Met Field - Metropolitan Avenue
*For last-minute changes, please check out our group on Facebook: Sackville Patriot Days
The Patriot Days Committee wishes to thank HRM, Celebrate Canada, the many volunteers, government officials,and sponsors for all their assistance in presenting Sackville Patriot Days.