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Organizers say the holiday is a time to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, to share what makes us proud and to celebrate in our own way.

The Summerland Legion has organized Canada Day here for many years and says they are delighted to work with the team at Destination Summerland.

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Destination Summerland applied for a one-time grant of $2,000 from the BC Fairs, Festivals, and Events Fund (BCFFE). The funding was approved in late March.

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The event will begin July 1 at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast provided by Kiwanis, and the official flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. This will be followed by free Canada Day cake, a barbecue and ice cream.

There will be family activities, games, live entertainment, arts and crafts and more.

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