The Salmon Celebration - a BC Rivers Day event on Sept 28 in Vancouver

Written by CB on 25 September, 2008
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The False Creek Watershed Society presents the 5th annual:
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> SALMON CELEBRATION
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> "Remembering Our History, Celebrating the Living"
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> The 5th annual "Salmon Celebration" will take place on BC Rivers Day,
> Sept 28th 2008 in Vanier Park, near the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
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> 12PM - 430 PM, Parade begins at 1:00
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> The Salmon Celebration is a FREE EARTH AND WATER FESTIVAL AND PARADE for all
> ages to:
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> - honour the spirit of the salmon that historically lived in the streams
> that flowed into Eastern False Creek
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> - connect the urban public with local groups who study salmon, save
> wilderness and encourage urban sustainability
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> - We are also proud to be part of the events that celebrate September 2008
> as "Wild Salmon Month" in Vancouver
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> We invite all to participate. Bring props and masks; whatever inspires you
> remember a lost salmon stream!
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> CRAFTS, ENTERTAINMENT, LOCAL MUSICIANS, FOOD, WOODEN BOAT BUILDING, STILT
> WALKING, STORYTELLING, EXHIBITS, ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR, FIRST NATIONS
> PARTICIPATION
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> For pre-event workshops and more information, please check
> http://www.falsecreekwatershed.org
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> Bus from Downtown: Take the 22 Macdonald Southbound on Burrard to Cypress
> and Cornwall, then walk North to water in the direction of the very tall
> totem pole.
> We are also on the Seawall and easily accessible by Bike and Aquabus.
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