Hundreds attend Ingersoll’s 2nd annual Canada Day Celebration

Grand Finale from the Firework Show. (Kyrah Smith photo)

Kyrah Smith, Echo Correspondent

The town of Ingersoll was in no short supply of Canadian pride on July 1 at its second annual Canada Day Celebration.

With hundreds of proud Canadians in attendance, the event was pulsing with energy and good vibes with most attendees sporting red and white attire.

The celebration took place in Victoria Park from 4 p.m. and ended later than expected at 10 p.m.

After the success of last year’s smaller celebration, coordinators of this year’s event decided to expand and were pleasantly surprised at the outcome. The park was packed with lineups at food trucks since opening and the buzz continued throughout the day.

There was a wide variety of local vendors (Such as P.B’s French Fries, Dainty Ducky Creations, and Don’t Be Knotty) to vendors from the city of London (Meat Kandy and Camp Coffee) and Tacos El Buen Chapin from Woodstock, as well as a few travelling businesses (Beans and Brews, Mr. Cool Ice Cream, and Linda’s Beaded Creations) among a few others.

Kids were able to enjoy a bouncy obstacle course and a few yard games, including a giant Jenga, Connect Four, and outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe.

Even the animals, courtesy of Little Hobby Farm, seemed to be getting into the spirit. I was able to befriend a quirky alpaca and my sister fed some goats.

Attendees were treated throughout the evening to live musical performances from local Canadian Artists.

The weather, though a little warm, was perfect for this summer event with clear skies. As dusk approached the community settled in, securing a good spot for the festivity’s finale. Fireflies kept the guests company until the display began.

Ending the Canada Day Celebration with a bang, the fireworks show did not disappoint. It was beautifully organized and a wonderful way to end the night.