July 1st is Canada Day, Canada's official birthday. I feel terrible - I forgot to get it anything (and yes, I've been using that same joke all week.) It's 145 years old today!
I've been out at the official celebrations, at the Parliament building. There was entertainment all day, but I just popped along for the free concert and firework display, which was pretty darned impressive. The concert less so, though that's mainly because I had no idea who the artists playing were. Why yes, I am an old man.
It was impressive to see so many people, all out enjoying themselves, and not determined to drink themselves into a stupor, even though it was a lovely warm day. And people were so proud of being Canadians - there were impromptu choruses of the national anthem on the way out, and so many flags everywhere. I can't remember the last time I saw people who were actually proud to be British in such numbers, and you're only going to wear the flag like that if you're an athlete or in the National Front.
So it was a lovely day, and the fireworks were spectacular. I'd recommend booking in for July 1st next day quickly ;)
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