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Citizens are invited to this public reception to gather with their elected representatives, municipal staffers and neighbours to herald in the New Year in a relaxed and informal setting. The Town Hall remains festively decorated for it’s annual Levee.
The Johnny Miles Race Event Weekend is one of Atlantic Canada's premiere running events, named in honour of one of Canada's greatest runners of all time - Johnny Miles. Held each summer in New Glasgow, the Johnny Miles Marathon is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon - an event won twice by Johnny Miles - 1926 and 1929. The late Dr. John Miles Williston, named after the great marathon runner, was a well known physician and community leader of New Glasgow, who began the New Glasgow event in 1975 and established a legacy that has grown over the years beyond a single Marathon Race into fun-filled weekend for all to enjoy. The event offers a prestigious running competition that inspires personal bests and a recreational event that engages the whole community. Both competitive and recreational runners enjoy the support of hundreds of spectators who gather to cheer on the participants. The community supports the event at every level, from amazing volunteers and outstanding corporate support to families and friends challenging and supporting each other achieve a healthier lifestyle. NEW GLASGOW CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS OFFER FESTIVAL ATMOSPSHERE Glasgow Square Theatre
Children’s Games, Ice Cream Social, Buskers, Mayor’s Tea, Flag- Raising, List of events 1:30-2:00 Raising the Flag 2:30-3:30 Mayor's Tea 4:00-6:00 Children's activities 6:00-6:30 Ice Cream Social 7:00-11:00 Musical Entertainment (Miss Carla's Dance Studio, Doug Scurfield's Jazz Trio, Alamo, Autumn's Reach, Dave Gunning, Beyond Ash) 10:00 pm Fireworks
This delicious fundraiser helps our fire department purchase invaluable fire and rescue equipment. It is also a great opportunity for the community to meet members of its fire service.
July 30 - August 1, 2010
NEW GLASGOW RIVERFRONT MUSIC JUBLIEE ANNOUNCES LINEUP For Immediate Release Blue Rodeo, Sloan and The Trews to headline the 15th annual New Glasgow Riverfront Music Jubilee, July 30 to Aug. 1
Saturday, July 31: Molly Thomason, Beyond Ash, Fleur Mainville and the Bedlam Boys, The Stanfields, Matthew Barber, Sloan and Grooveback Sunday, August 1: Mary Stewart, Thom Swift & the El Caminos, JP Cormier & the Elliott Brothers, Dave Gunning and Blue Rodeo “The Jubilee is extremely proud to present Canadian roots-rock icons Blue Rodeo“, said Carlton Munroe, the festival’s Executive Director. “To have one of Canada’s most beloved bands ever make the Jubilee their only Nova Scotia stop this summer has us beyond excited. On top of that, to have Sloan and The Trews, two of the Jubilee’s most popular headliners over the past 15 years, return to our stage and Haywire, one of the most successful east coast bands ever, reuniting to play the festival should be a real treat for all those 80's kids who followed the group during their incredible run. It will be a weekend not to miss.” Tickets for Friday and Saturday nights are $20 each and tickets for Sunday night are $30 each. A Children’s Jubilee, presented by Scotsburn Dairy, will take place on Saturday afternoon from 12noon to 4pm, offering inflatable bouncers, games, face painting and live entertainment for children. For a complete schedule and more information on the festival, visit: http://www.jubilee.ns.ca/ Website: http://www.jubilee.ns.ca/ Phone: 902-752-6972 P.O. Box 7, 111 Provost St., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Canada, B2H 5E1
August 6 & 7, 2010 This event has become one of the most significant annual fundraisers in Pictou County, in addition to having such an important purpose it offers participants and spectators a great time. The main objective of this event is to promote healthy living. Over 40 teams raise pledges and then paddle and race in dragon boats along the East River. The event kicks off with opening ceremonies and exciting entertainment, races begin at 8 am the following morning and live entertainment, concessions, good-spirited competition and zany team costumes are all part of the spectacle. To date this event has raised over half of a million dollars for the Women Alike Breast Cancer Support Group, Highland-Central region of Nova Scotia Special Olympics, Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund and Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association.
August 13-20, 2010 New Glasgow Black Gala Homecoming Click here for a schedule of events
New Glasgow Christmas Parade November 21, 2010 2 PM This longstanding event begins at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium at 2 PM.
Christmas Light Up & Entertainment 7-9 P.M.
This event unites family, friends and former residents of the Black community during this week-long gala, which takes place every five years. |
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Johnny Miles Marathon and Running Event Weekend
New Glasgow Music Jubilee
Race on the River Dragon Boat Festival
Festival of the Tartans
