By Chris Lewis | July 8, 2021
City Days are a go in Mount Pearl.
The future of various celebratory events in the province are still up for discussion in many cases as the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic remain in effect to a certain extent.
In the City of Mount Pearl however, things are looking up for those looking to get active during this summer season.
Although the City’s Memorial Day celebrations had to take a bit of a virtual spin this year, City Days are - as of now - going ahead to a certain degree as councillor Isabelle Fry detailed during the most recent meeting of City council.
“A lot of people have been asking about that,” she said. “We’re planning some activities, but unfortunately we can’t do the full scale that we’re accustomed to. But, we are still going to celebrate.”
While it may be a little different this year, City Days in Mount Pearl have a full list of things to do in and around Mount Pearl during the week of July 16.
Fry said the full schedule will hopefully include something for everyone.
The week kicks off with a senior’s social on July 16, followed by a family drive-in movie that night hosted at the Glacier Arena.
A “princess and superhero” picnic breakfast for youth will take place the following morning at St. David’s Park.
Also on the 17th, residents can expect Centennial Square to be quite an active place. Named “Find Your Centre Day,” The City is planning a day full of live entertainment, food trucks, and sidewalk sales for residents and visitors alike, where they can also learn more about Mount Pearl’s centre city revitalization plan.
Later that night, Centennial Park will be lit up in plenty of colours for a “Pride in the Park” which will feature a drag performance from drag queen Shea Muah.
Bringing the events to a close, July 18 will begin with an afternoon tea event for senior’s at the Admiralty House Gardens, and a drive-in bingo game that afternoon starting at 4:00 in the Glacier parking lot.
“We still have lots to celebrate, and we’re looking forward to seeing residents out and about enjoying it in a safe manner,” Fry said.
