People flocked to Hantsport on July 1 to take part in a day of activities for all ages.
Whether it was the early morning pancake breakfast, the annual road races or the children’s parade, or the afternoon grand parade, the strong persons competition or the free public swimming, there was plenty to see and do. The evening ended with fireworks.
West Hants town crier Lloyd Smith led the parade through the streets of Hantsport. As he neared the end of the walk, he told the crowd that walking a block a day is good for your health. – Carole Morris-UnderhillFormer President Conrad Gilbert served as sergeant-at-arms for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Hants County branch 009 color party on July 1, leading them along the parade route. – Carole Morris-UnderhillIt wasn’t hard to spot Tim Carr, co-owner of School Street Glass in Hantsport, as he walked along the parade route. – Carole Morris-UnderhillCKF Inc., the makers of Royal Chinet, is celebrating its 90th anniversary and handed out some products along the parade route. The photo features Alex Morine. – Carole Morris-UnderhillCameron Hartley, owner of Schoolhouse Brewery in Windsor, and his team participated in Hantsport’s Canada Day celebrations. – Carole Morris-UnderhillGreenwich firefighter Kaylee Kelly was all smiles aboard the fire department parade. – Carole Morris-UnderhillEvangeline Neily Hecktor, 6, showed her civic pride as she walked with the volunteers representing Falmouth Community Park. – Carole Morris-UnderhillThe Windsor Fire Department’s fifth was one of several fire engines that took part in this year’s Canada Day parade. – Carole Morris-UnderhillKings-Hants MP Kody Blois and Kings South MLA Keith Irving distributed candy to the crowd gathered along the Hantsport parade route. – Carole Morris-UnderhillMike Butler waved a flag from the sunroof of the Liberal ride to show his Canadian pride. – Carole Morris-UnderhillHants West MLA Melissa Sheehy-Richard waved and smiled to voters as she walked down Prince Street. – Carole Morris-UnderhillWest Hants Mayor Abraham Zebian and Deputy Mayor Paul Morton waved to the hundreds of people lined up to watch the parade. – Carole Morris-UnderhillThis participant handed out pride stickers along the parade route. – Carole Morris-UnderhillRepresentatives from the Hantsport Refuge Sponsorship Committee wanted to highlight their organization during Canada Day festivities. – Carole Morris-UnderhillCaptain Kathy Babcooke, of the Wolfville Fire Department, waved to the crowd as she walked alongside their fire truck. – Carole Morris-UnderhillChildren lined up along the parade route were treated to lots of candy on Canada Day. – Carole Morris-UnderhillSeveral dancers from GMB Dance took part in the parade. – Carole Morris-UnderhillThese people seemed happy to participate in Hantsport’s Canada Day celebrations. – Carole Morris-UnderhillThis parade participant, who was walking a dog, found a comfortable way to travel the parade route with a baby. – Carole Morris-UnderhillHalestone representatives, with live animals on their float, waved to the spectators. – Carole Morris-UnderhillThe tug of war in Hants County was the focus of this float. – Carole Morris-Underhill
