Program
| 12:30-12:50 | Perform Art Studios and the North Shore Celtic Ensemble perform a speical BC 150 number |
| 12:50-12:55 | Welcoming Announcements |
| 12:55-1:00 | JP Fell Pipe Band |
| 1:00-1:05 | More Announcements |
| 1:05-1:17 | North Vancouver / West Vancouver Youth Band |
| 1:17-1:27 | Pro Arte Performance |
| 1:27-1:37 | JP Fell Pipe Band pipes dignitaries to the Main Stage |
| 1:37-1:45 | Pro Arte dancers perform A Tribute to Canada |
| 1:45-2:10 | Official Ceremonies: including a Squamish Blessing, Dignitaries' speeches, the singing of O Canada |
| 2:10 | Cake Cutting and Canada Day Cupcakes |
| 2:10-2:25 | Maypole Dancing by Pro Arte |
| 2:30-4:30 | Mr. M and the All Nighters |
Performers
Main Stage Performers
Perform Art Studios
Featuring "The Youth Ballet Theatre Company" from North Vancouver's Perform Art Studios - Dance & Performing Arts School. Perform Art Studios offers Dance training for children aged 3-18 yrs from Beginner to Advanced. For more information call 604-723-4594 or visit us online for all things dance! www.performartstudios.com
North Shore Celtic Ensemble
The North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a culturally diverse group of young musicians. The ensemble uses strings, percussion, and wind instruments to perform lively original compositions and arrangements of Celtic Orchestral based music. They will be performing with Perform Art during our celebrations. For more information visit: www.nscelticensemble.com/en/index.php
North Vancouver Youth Band
The North Vancouver Youth Band is the Official Band of the City and District of North Vancouver. The band is in its 67 year of continuous operation and has performed regularly in local to international venues representing our community. The band offers youth ages 9-21 years the opportunity to learn and perform in concert band, marching band, small ensemble, jazz band and in a dance combo. For more information call 604-980-5823, visit our website at www.nvyb.ca, or e-mail us at info@nvyb.ca.
Pro Arte
Featuring dancers from North Vancouver's Pro Arte School of Dance. During our Official Ceremonies, Pro Arte will be performing a special acrobatic ballet piece set to our national anthem, a piece specifically created for the North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations!
Visit their website at www.proarte.ca.
J.P. Fell Pipe Band
Recently proclaimed the Official Pipe Band of the City of North Vancouver, the J.P Fell Pipe Band is an active community group that participates in over 40 events a year and is proud to represent the Canadian Military Engineers. This year we are thrilled to have the the J.P. Fell Pipe Band kick off the Official Ceremonies by leading the Parade of Dignitaries to the main stage.
Mr. M & The All Nighters
Mr. M and The All Nighters are a Vancouver based Northern Soul Tribute band. Their philosophy is based on the British Northern Soul tradition of a foot stomping beat togther with lots of dancing. Check out www.mrmandtheallnighters.com for more information!
Onsite Entertainment
Erratica
Folk chops, Erratica offers a rich blend of Celtic and old timey, original, and contemporary folk songs and tunes. Spot on musicians, Erratica roams among jigs and reels, from originals through hits of their Canadian heroes.
FiveUvUs
Known for their vibrant, energizing nature, the FIVEuvUS will be pumping up tunes along the seawall. With over 25 years of experience, the FIVEuvUS has a large repertoire of over 400 tunes from Dixieland, Ragtime, Swing, Mariachi, Rock and Roll -- you name it! Visit their website at www.sixuvus.com.
Michael Ouchi – Balloon Maker
Any time is party time with balloon maker, Michael Ouchi around! In just a few quick moves Michael can create a dachshund, a stegosaurus, a dragonfly, and a tropical palm tree (with a parrot to put in it)!
Juggler Mike Battie
Always a crowd favourite, Mike Battie is sure to amaze and entertain you with his juggling skills. Mike Battie, physical comedian and nice guy, is also a stilter, jester, elf, teacher and unicyclist. Visit Mike’s website at www.mikebattie.com.
Sylvia the Balloon Lady
Sylvia is a balloon artist with 8 years experience in children's entertainment and designing fantastic balloon creations.
For more information about Sylvia, visit www.balloonlady.net.
Phoenix Stilt Performance
Lisa has been performing on stilts since 2003 at many different functions: parades, festivals, store openings, trade shows, gala events, parties, film openings & more. As a stilter she loves making people smile, and also enjoys the limelight! Visit www.phoenixstiltperformance.blogspot.com/ for more information!
One Woman Circus
Since 1984, Sand Northrup has brought circus arts to literally thousands. She recently coordinated the wildly successful Circo Circuit project for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and now takes her mobile “Circus School” to schools throughout BC. Juggler, unicyclist, stilter and clown Sand Northrup will bring a flare for the fabulous to Canada Day! Visit: www.sandnorthrup.com for more information.
Mark Siermaczeski - Caricaturist
It will be easy to find Mark at Waterfront Park – just look for the longest line-up of people waiting to have their portraits drawn by the talented caricaturist.
Visit Mark’s website at www.markuryrising.com.
Marie-Helene - Face Painter
Marie-Helene is a professional face and body painter with over 10 years experience. She has done face painting for several festivals in the Greater Vancouver Area including: Winterruption on Granville Island, Kids Fringe Festival, and Whistler Children's Art Festival!
Sustainable Solar RoadShow
"Kids" from 6 to 106 enjoy creating and building their own sustainable and solar cars. The solar roadshow offered opportunities for families to learn about climate change, renewable energy, green technology and make a fun craft! For more information visit: www.solar-roadshow-list.blogspot.com/
