The Town of Tecumseh will celebrate a modified Canada Day this year with several unique activities for residents and families to celebrate Canada’s 154^th Birthday. The activities are in keeping with the Province of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen and in lieu of an in-person event.

“We are excited to once again be offering a slate of unique activities that are in line with public health guidelines for Canada Day,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “Our Parks and Recreation Department has put together a great line up for the community and I encourage everyone to not only participate in the events, but also gather safely within provincial guidelines as we continue to move towards full vaccination and a great summer.”

The events are listed on the dedicated webpage and include:

• Virtual Fireworks: in partnership with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, download the snapd app to view the fireworks.
• Show Your Canadian Pride: submit a photo of your house and/or family decorated/wearing the Maple Leaf for Canada Day and get a chance to win a prize. Photos will not be shared publicly.
• Colouring Contest: submit an original drawing or choose to colour a downloadable colour page to the Tecumseh Recreation Office that will be displayed at Lakewood Park on July 1 enter the draw for a chance to win some great prizes.
• Take Home Activities: a select number of take home kits will be offered with registration in advance to be picked up and taken home. Register to pick up your kit at www.TecumsehRec.ca.
• Pop-Up In-Person Activities: Tecumseh Recreation staff will be stopping in at some local parks on Canada Day to conduct random activities within public health guidelines.

- 30 -

Media Contact: Kerri Rice, Manager Recreation Special Projects, 519-735-4756 Ext. 421