By Canadian Press

Canada Day celebrations held in cars at Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition

Jul 1, 2020 | 6:03 PM

VANCOUVER — Organizers at the Pacific National Exhibition hosted a live parade on Canada Day, but with a twist.

Spokeswoman Laura Ballance says it was a “reverse parade” where people stayed in their cars and the route was stationary.

She says people were treated to classic celebrations including a hockey game, dancers in Canadian-themed costumes, large oversized puppets and a logging show, while snacking on popular fair food such as poutine, candy floss and hot dogs.

The sold out event saw about 4,000 cars where people were charged $10 per car regardless of the number of people in them.

She says people stayed in their cars and watched the participants, who followed physical distancing protocols.

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Ballance says the event also provided much-needed income to performers and concessionaires who have been hit hard by the pandemic.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2020.

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