Despite having to move the event indoors – organizers of this year’s Canada Day celebrations in Yellowknife are calling it a resounding success.
Dave Zethof – special events coordinator for the city – estimated some three to four thousand people showed up at the Multiplex yesterday for a multitude of events including live music, food and activities for the kids.
Zethof said the decision to move the celebration from Sombe K’e Civic Plaza beside City Hall to the Multiplex was made Sunday morning after the forecast called from rain, wind and cool temperatures.
He says the transition to indoors went smoothly and those who attended didn’t seem to mind.
The Canada Day Parade through the downtown went ahead as scheduled.
It’s not the first time weather played havoc with a celebration in the city this year.
The Long John Jamboree had to be moved to the Multiplex in March after mild temperatures melted snow and ice on Yellowknife Bay.