Peace River is gearing up to welcome back this year’s Rotaract River Days, set to hit the streets of town this Saturday.
The three-day event is gearing up to be a crowd pleaser, with events for the entire family. Organizers urge attendees to dig out their plaid attire and check out the Peace River Rotaract Facebook page for all the upcoming events starting on Friday, June 19 and running until Sunday, June 21.
“Lots of community businesses and non- profit organizations are participating in this year’s event,” says Rotaract president Louise Small. “People in the community really enjoy this event.”
Small says the event will kick off on Friday evening with the much-anticipated River Days Plaid Parade at 5 p.m. The afternoon will continue at 6 p.m. with Jet Boat Show and Shine, beer gardens and food trucks, live music and dancing, comedy and open mic show and so much more.
Small urges people to attend this year’s Block Party Stage that will be set up between the theatre and the Legion on the street. She says the street party has been a huge hit with the community, adding the ability to celebrate the community in a whole new way.
“A lot of people come into town for the Plaid Days,” says Small. “It’s three days, jam-packed with markets, jet boats, food trucks, family fun, foam parties, and plenty of community spirit.”
Small says the Gold Cup Jet Boat Races will run on both Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.
Saturday’s fun will include Mann’s Landing Market, Riverfront Fun Fair, mining for money, face painting, River Kings 3-on-3 Basketball, bouncy castles and laser tag, and so much more, all starting at 10 a.m.
“Rotaract River Days brings people together with something for everyone; live entertainment, fun for the kids, great food, and a chance to celebrate all the awesome things Peace River has to offer,” says Small.
“If you’ve never been, you’re missing out! It’s a plaid-themed weekend packed with free, family-friendly fun, big laughs, and new experiences all organized by people who truly care about this community.”
Small urges families and residents to hit up the flapjack breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the Riverfront Park. She says it’s a great way to start the morning of the final day of Rotaract River Days.
“I’m really excited for the Princess Party in the Park on Sunday,” says Small.
“We will have real princesses that are a part of Edmonton’s Finest Enchanted Princesses putting on a live performance at 12:30 p.m. They will then do a Bibbity Bobbity Bubble Dance Party and kids can take pictures with the princesses.”
Small also adds the Garden Tea Party and Superhero Showdown will take over the Riverfront Park at 1:30 p.m. She says the Garden Tea Party is being offered for the seniors in the community to have tea together with real teacups and teapots, some sweet treats and fancy hats.
For more information on Rotaract River Days, check out their posts on Peace River Rotaract 2.0 Facebook page or visit their website. Small adds that they are always looking for friendly faces to help with set up, games, and general coordination. If you’re interested, email peace.rotaract @gmail.com.
Rotaract River Days is also partially supported by Town of Peace River, Northern Sunrise County and County of Northern Lights.
Emily Plihal
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