This is the 24th anniversary of the free family event, to be held at Deverill Park, located on Irwin St. between Milton and Farquhar Sat., June 18th, from 8:30 am to 2 pm.
The day begins with a pancake breakfast at 8:30 am, followed by a First Nations prayer and speakers at 11 am, and a Heritage Walk around the historic South End neighbourhood at 11:10 am.
The ever-popular pet parade, now named the Signy Pet Parade in memory of South End resident Signy Gauer, will be held at 1 pm just before the Laura Ramsay Memorial Tea at 2 pm.
And while these are going on, there’s live music and entertainment, art, painting and crafts, pony rides and a petting farm, a climbing wall, miniature train ride, bouncy castle, face-painting and more!
SECA will be having some fund-raising activities to help cover costs for the picnic with a silent auction and the sale of hotdogs and drinks, popcorn, and for the healthy-minded, a variety of scrumptious salads.
The Miner’s Heritage Picnic is supported by SECA and local businesses, and is one of the city’s most popular summer-time events.
For more information, contact Sandra Larocque, 250 753-1394, or go to www.nanaimosouthend.ca
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This Saturday, come one come all and enjoy in the annual & free community family day event of pancakes, petting zoo, painting and other party fun! Sales/fundraising items such as SECA garb, hot dogs, popcorn and silent auction items all contribute towards the SECA association for continued community gathering and connection. We look forward to seeing you there!