Canada Day picnic at Gyro offers free family fun

The Kiwanis & Rotary Clubs of Trail, Trail Parks and Recreation, and the City of Trail are hosting the event and want to remind everyone about the activities happening at Gyro Park.

The celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. with free games, face painting, and balloon creations for kids. The 2024 Trail Ambassadors will be in attendance, engaging in activities with the community.

“We will have the BBQ fired up, where you can eat by donation this year, and the Rotary Club will be selling kettle corn. A special performance will happen at 11:00 a.m. this year by the Calgary Italian Crescendo Choir,” said Chris Vlanich, President of the Kiwanis Club of Trail and Chair of the Canada Day Committee. “At noon, we will host the official ceremonies with some greetings, the singing of O’ Canada, and cake for everyone. Things will wrap up with live music from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. by Jason Thomas.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and sunscreen as the forecast is looking warm. For those wanting to spend more time at the park, Gyro offers a spray park, an inclusive playground, a beach area, covered picnic tables, green space, and a skate park.

Due to recurring dry summers and extended fire bans, planning and executing fireworks displays have become too challenging at this time of year. For this reason, the Canada Day committee has decided not to run a firework show this year and reallocated their budget to create an amazing daytime event that’s family-friendly and eco-conscious.