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PHOTOS: Community Day in Langley City celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday

Hundreds attend event in Douglas Park
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The RE/MAX hot air balloon was giving free rides. Dan Ferguson Langley Times

Hundreds of people filled Douglas Park in Langley City today (Saturday June 17) for the free annual Community Day Celebration, the official kick-start to summer in the City of Langley.

In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Community Day Committee made the national anniversary this year’s theme.

A ball hockey rink provided by Christian Life Assembly was operating in the recreation centre parking lot, open to all.

“There’s hockey,” said mayor Ted Schaffer, who was sporting a bright red Canada jersey and carrying a Canadian flag.

“You can’t get more Canadian than that.”

Visitors to the park at 20550 Douglas Cres. could also experience a ride in the RE/MAX hot-air balloon, community booths, a small farmers market, a teen activity zone, a kids activity zone with an inflatable bouncy castle, slide and large inflatable balls that children could run inside, BBQ fundraiser, live music and dance.

And one of the highlights, the Junior Firefighters Challenge, put on by Langley City firefighters.

Youngsters had a chance to slip on child-size firefighters’ gear, use the hose and take on an obstacle challenge with the assistance of adult firefighters.

The high point appeared to be the moment when they were allowed to turn on a fire hose.

Community Day, now in its third decade, was started by then-mayor Mayor Marlene Grinnell as a way of promoting non-profit community services and has expanded beyond its original definition, adding organizations and events.

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Jace Gagno, 2, of Langley, tried his hand at a children’s version of the firefighter challenge during Langley Community Day Saturday. He also had his face painted. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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Nine-year-old Caleb Broad of Langley prepares to exit an inflatable ball that provided a tumbling ride at the Community Day celebration in Douglas Park in Langley City. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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Live music at Community Day. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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Eight-year-old Sarah Zimmermann of Langley showed no fear of heights as she tackled the rock climbing wall at Langley City Community Days in Douglas Park on Saturday. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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Mayor Ted Schaffer and Co-MC Sandy Dunkley at a Canada 150 themed Community Day in Langley City. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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A Tai Chi demonstration. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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A ride in a hot air balloon was one of the featured attractions at the Community Day celebration in Douglas Park Saturday in Langley City. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
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Jace Gagno, 2, of Langley, tried his hand at a children’s version of the firefighter challenge during Langley Community Day Saturday. He also had his face painted. Dan Ferguson Langley Times


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Best recognized for my resemblance to St. Nick, I’m the guy you’ll often see out at community events and happenings around town.
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