14 Jun So much happening in Brampton this weekend… and it’s Dad’s Day too!
“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” ~ Bill Cosby
There’s no one like Bill Cosby – the Dad of all Dads – to make you laugh at the little things. And, as M*A*S*H Colonel Potter once said “I don’t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he’s rich.” How true is that? To all the Dad’s around the world and right here at home in Brampton, we wish you a Happy Father’s Day this weekend.
Father’s Day isn’t the only fun happening in our City this weekend. Here’s a snapshot of some great family events to take in. We hope you enjoy – and let’s hope the sun continues shines and the breeze is warm! Given all the events going on this weekend, you’ll want to plan your drive into downtown carefully. Parking will likely be limited so take a spot when you find it.
Brampton Farmers Market opens this Saturday!
We are so excited to announce that the Brampton Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday. It runs every Saturday from June 18 to October 8, between 7 am and 1 pm. Thousands of local residents gather downtown, on Main Street and Queen Street, to buy fresh, locally grown produce, hand-made crafts, preserves, baked goods and more from over 40 vendors.
On June 18, the Farmers’ Market will kickoff with a distinctive South Asian flair as we celebrate the IIFA Brampton Buzz Festival. Come out and enjoy the rich colours and fragrances of South Asian culture, food, music and entertainment!
Location: Downtown Brampton (Main Street and Queen Street)
Event Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Fees: It’s Free!
Event Contact/Host: City of Brampton Economic Development Office
Event Contact/Host’s Email: robina.sood@brampton.ca
Phone: 905.874.5250
12 hour “Relay for life” kicks off Friday Night!
Relay for Life is a 12 hour non competitive walk around a track to raise fund to help fight Cancer. Participants form teams and raise funds. At least one person from each team must be walking at all teams All food is free to participants who have registered. There is entertainment through out the night. In 2010 we had 1000 participants. You can also volunteer to work at the event.
http://Relayforlife.ca/brampton
Location: 12942 Heart Lake Road, Brampton On
Event Date: Friday, June 17, 2011
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Fees: It’s free!
Event Contact/Host: Canadian Cancer Society
Phone: (905) 608-8411
Brampton Flower City Parade in downtown Brampton on Saturday!
This year, the Flower City Parade is a highlight of the IIFA Brampton Buzz Festival. The parade’s theme “Brampton Welcomes Bollywood” will feature bright, rich colours, elephants and more. Come out to Main Street in Downtown Brampton on Saturday, June 18 at 2 pm and enjoy colourful floats, costume characters and much more!
Location: Downtown Brampton
Event Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Fees: It’s free!
Event Contact/Host: City of Brampton
Event Contact/Host’s Email: flowercityparade@brampton.ca
Phone: 905-874-2300
On behalf of everyone at Brampton Meals on Wheels, we hope you enjoy all the festivities in the City this weekend.
Georgia Mouka, Brampton Meals on Wheels Volunteer Blogger
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