Community Parade & Celebration

50th Anniversary Event

 

Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014 Event Location: The parade will run South along Rubidge Street, beginning in front of Trinity United Church in Peterborough Event Hours: Parade will commence at 1:00 p.m., rain or shine Event Admission: Free. Children are encouraged to attend If you wish to volunteer for the Community Parade & Celebration or for more information on how your group can participate, please contact Joanne Sokolowski by email or call 705-748-1011 ext. 6162

 

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Event Description

Please join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Trent University as we thank the community & citizens of Peterborough, which has so graciously been home to our school and students for the past 50 years.

The Community Parade and Celebration will re-create the original parade and opening ceremonies of 1964, featuring live music and special presentations sponsored by the City of Peterborough. Stick around after the presentations and visit the Rubidge Retirement Home parking lot which will have live music, children’s activities, give-a-aways, hot refreshments and cookies.

Event Location

The parade will gather at 12:30 p.m. outside Trinity United Church on Simcoe Street, between Reid and Rubidge Streets. The parade will depart at approximately 1:00 p.m. and proceed south on Rubidge Street, ending at a stage on the street outside of Rubidge Hall, the original location of Trent University..

Event Details

• The parade will gather on Simcoe Street between Reid Street and Rubidge Street. That small portion will be closed to traffic from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
• Once gathered in front of the Trinity United Church, the parade will proceed South along Rubidge Street toward Sherbrooke Street for about 500 metres to Rubidge Retirement Home, Trent's first home.
• The stage will be on Rubidge Street in front of the Rubidge Retirement Home, to allow for a few presentations.
• Visit the Rubidge Retirement Home parking lot after the presentations for an afternoon of fun with the whole family.

Important Road Closure Information

Please note the following temporary road closures on Saturday October 18, 2014:

• Simcoe Street from the east side of Reid Street to the west side of Rubidge Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Rubidge Street from the south side of King Street to the north side of Sherbrooke Street from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be a stage set up on Rubidge Street in this road closure.

Please note the following will be a rolling closure for the parade as it proceeds South on Rubidge Street:

• Rubidge Street from the south side of Scott Street to the north side of King Street.

Please note that Sherbrooke Street will remain open.

King and Charlotte Streets will only close very briefly for the parade but will otherwise remain open.

 

Thank to you our generous event sponsor