Canada Day long-weekend it up in Raymond

By Stan Ashbee
Westwind Weekly News

Celebrate the upcoming Canada Day long-weekend in Raymond, as the town offer’s residents and visitors Canada Day 2019 festivities for all ages.

It all kicks off June 28 at 12 p.m. with the town’s Stampede Rodeo. From 5-10 p.m. don’t miss the free Saints and Sinners concert at the Centennial Park Gazebo.

On June 29, at 7:30 a.m. it’s the Harlan Taylor Race. From 8-10 a.m. start the morning off with a Pancake Breakfast at the Seniors’ Centre. Get your ball game on at 2 p.m. with softball at the Ball Diamonds and wrap up the day at 5 p.m. with the town’s annual Stampede Rodeo.

Celebrate Canada Day July 1 with the Rotary Parade at 10 a.m. followed by the Stampede Rodeo at 2 p.m. Between 4-11 p.m. it’s the Canada Day Fair at the VSP Fields. At 7 p.m. come check out the Chautauqua’s Got Talent Finale at the VSP Feature Field. The long-weekend ends with fireworks at the VSP Fields around 11 p.m.-ish.