Regina celebrates Canada Day at Wascana Park
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Public Canada Day celebrations returned to Regina this year by the legislative building in Wascana Park after a three year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Canada Day celebrations returned to Regina this year after a three year hiatus due to COVID-19.
It was a Canada Day full of fun, food, performances and a love for the country. Hundreds of people lined the areas by the legislative building in Wascana Park on Friday to take in the festivities.
One of those attendees was Daniel Schmidt, who says he was having an incredible time.
“I’m hanging out, enjoying some sun, enjoying some festivities, this is a fantastic celebration,” Schmidt said.
The delay in public celebrations has made this year’s bash an above-and-beyond effort. Carrie Hackel, the director of marketing and communications for Regina’s Canada Day committee, says there were hurdles to bring this year’s celebration to life.
“Unfortunately, over the last couple of years we lost over half of our committee, so we’ve all had to do extra duties this year to pull things together,” Hackel said. “We’re just really happy that families can come out and just have a really enjoyable day.”
That happiness is echoed by Schmidt.
“It’s been crazy, but the nice thing about being out now for Canada Day is that we’re in public with everybody just enjoying Canada Day and celebrating, it feels fantastic…it almost feels like a new experience,” Schmidt said.