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This Labour Day weekend, head to the Merritton Lions’ Community Days Carnival if you’re looking for something fun to do.
Merritton Lions Club
Wondering what you can do at this weekend-long celebration?
On the festival’s opening night, there will be a carnival that you’ll want to spend some time exploring. This year, the carnival rides provided by Townsend Amusements are geared towards kids.
Friday night features an 80’s themed party and with the band Rock of 80’s taking to the stage at 8:30pm. The event has $15 cover which includes beef on a bun.
On Saturday, the fair will be open for plenty of fun including amusement rides, and market. The festivities will also include a car show.
You’ll get to continue exploring the fairground vendor market and amusement rides on Sunday, and a special kids zone, from 3 to 5pm. At 3pm, Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse will kick things off, joined by everyone’s favorite neighborhood Spider-Man. Then, at 4pm, Scoop McCoy will dazzle with a magic show featuring special guests Bluey and Elsa! The event takes place in the parking lot between the Community Centre and Arena, where Bones, the beloved Ice Dogs mascot, and a real firetruck will also be making an appearance. The afternoon wraps up with a lively bubble dance party.
In the evening, join the community for an exhilarating Sunday evening at the annual Band, Beer Tent, and Fireworks celebration! Sip and sway from 5pm with Brett Friesen, then rock out with The Chimps until 10pm. As dusk settles around 9pm, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the night.
The last day of the festival will feature a parade along with a beer garden from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., midway and fair. Figure Four band will be entertaining the patrons from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Merritton Community Centre beer garden tent.
The parade will commence at 11 am from the back parking lot of The Pen Centre. From there, it winds its way along Chestnut Street West until it reaches Glengarry Road. The procession continues down Glengarry Road, taking a turn onto Glendale Avenue, then moving onto Merritt Street. It then makes its way through Seymour Avenue, to Park Avenue, ending at at the Carnival grounds.
Trip Planning: Merritton Lions’ Community Days Carnival
The Merritton Lions Club’s Community Days Festival features midway and games, vendors, entertainment, fireworks, Labour Day parade and more!
When:
August 30 to September 2, 2024
- Midway & Fair: Friday to Monday
- Friday — 80’s themed night: Doors open at 7:30
Band: Rock of 80’s takes the stage at 8:30pm, Drink specials before 10pm so come early - Saturday — Car show — 9am-2pm
- Sunday
- Kids Fun Day
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- 3pm: Special Show with Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, Joined by your favourite neighbourhood Spider
- 4pm: Spacial Magic Show with Scoop McCoy Magician, Joined by Bluey and Elsa!
Located in the parking lot between the Community Centre and Arena
Will be joined by Bones, our favourite Ice dogs Mascot and a real Firetruck! - End the afternoon with a bubble dance party!
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- Beer tent open: 5 pm-10 pm
- Band- The Chimps: 7 pm – 10 pm
- Fireworks — at Dusk (approx. 9 pm)
- Kids Fun Day
- Monday — Parade 11 am – 1 pm
- Monday — Beer Tent & Band:12pm-4pm, featuring Figure Four! Band will be playing from 12:30-3:30pm
Where: Merritton Community Park, 7 Park Avenue, St. Catharines
Parade: Starting from the back parking lot of The Pen Centre, the route proceeds:
- Along Chestnut Street West to Glengarry Road
- Down Glengarry Road to Glendale Avenue
- Along Glendale Avenue to Merritt Street
- Via Merritt Street to Seymour Avenue
- Through Seymour Avenue to Park Avenue
- Ending at the Carnival grounds
How much: Free and ticketed activities
Admission: Free.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Midway ticketed – bracelets will be available on Saturday and Sunday- $30 per day/person available from 12-4pm!
Friday special from open till close- just $3 a ticket!
1 ticket required per person/ride
Regular price tickets:
$6 per single ticket
$60 for a strip of 11 tickets
$110 for a strip of 22 tickets
Friday Night – $15 includes cover, piece of Lion’s SWAG your ticket for Beef on a Bun
