Canada Day celebrations continue in Plympton-Wyoming

Canada Day celebrations continue in Plympton Wyoming

WYOMING – A newly formed community group in Plympton-Wyoming hosting its first Canada Day bash a day after the actual holiday weren’t sure how many people would come out.

They were pleasantly surprised.

“There’s a lot of people here,” Carolyn Tripp, a member of the community’s new special events committee, said during Saturday’s celebration. “First time having it so we didn’t know how many, but there was all kinds of people lining the parade route and a lot of people here.”

Jack Stirling, recently named Plympton-Wyoming's senior of the year, waves to the crowd during the town's Canada Day parade on Saturday.  Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network
Jack Stirling, recently named Plympton-Wyoming’s senior of the year, waves to the crowd during the town’s Canada Day parade on Saturday. Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network Photo by Terry Bridge /Terry Bridge/The Observer

Saturday’s event started at 3:30 pm with a parade in Wyoming from McKay Park to the fairgrounds. At the site was a variety of interactive activities including “touch a truck.”

“Trucks from a variety of different venues and purposes,” said Tripp, who is also the town’s chief administrator. “Fire trucks to construction equipment to – everything.”

Matt Lavers and daughter Grace, 5, from Wyoming smile at each other while she checks out a piece of machinery during Plympton-Wyoming's Canada Day party on Saturday.  Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network
Matt Lavers and daughter Grace, 5, from Wyoming smile at each other while she checks out a piece of machinery during Plympton-Wyoming’s Canada Day party on Saturday. Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network Photo by Terry Bridge /Terry Bridge/The Observer

While the youngsters and their parents perused the various vehicles, a staffer from Wyoming Tree Service performed a high-wire dangle. In another area, youth could take a turn using – or being sprayed by – a fire hose. The committee also had food vendors and a beer tent on site.

Colin McDougall from Wyoming Tree Service dangles from a wire during Plympton-Wyoming's Canada Day party on Saturday.  Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network
Colin McDougall from Wyoming Tree Service dangles from a wire during Plympton-Wyoming’s Canada Day party on Saturday. Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network Photo by Terry Bridge /Terry Bridge/The Observer

The evening was capped off with a family movie – one of the Spider-Man films – instead of fireworks.

“Fireworks are very expensive,” Tripp said. “We’re hoping to have fireworks next year.”

Jennifer Richard pours caramel sauce on apples during Plympton-Wyoming's Canada Day party on Saturday.  Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network
Jennifer Richard pours caramel sauce on apples during Plympton-Wyoming’s Canada Day party on Saturday. Terry Bridge/Sarnia Observer/Postmedia Network Photo by Terry Bridge /Terry Bridge/The Observer

Canada Day parties were held Friday in Sarnia and Petrolia, but the committee, understood of residents, town staff and a councillor, opted to host their 155th birthday party Saturday instead.

“It was selected by the events committee as the best day to get the most turnout for everyone to enjoy,” Tripp said. “Hopefully this will become an annual thing.”

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