Probably due to Canada Day falling on a Tuesday this year, attendance was down this year at the annual Canada Day celebrations at Joussard July 1. Red and white was the theme once again and the annual bicycle parade featured plenty of it. Bicycles, strollers, ATVs and even a tractor were all decorated. As a bonus, each child was allowed to test their skill at the fish pond and win a prize for entering. Naturally, everyone caught something! After the parade at 2 p.m. other events occurred. Children’s games and adult games (bean bag and cribbage tournaments) all began at 3 p.m. A supper at 5 p.m. with a moose calling contest occurred afterwards. Fireworks concluded the annual celebration, hosted by the Joussard Community Association.
