By Brenda Giesbrecht

There really is something for everyone at this yearsa国际传媒檚 Westside Daze. Voted sa国际传媒楤est Annual Community Event in the Central Okanagan,sa国际传媒� the weekend includes a kidssa国际传媒� fair, show-n-shine, free concerts and performances, parade, craft sale, pancake breakfast, Canada Day cake, trunk sale and Okanagan Day.

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This yearsa国际传媒檚 theme is Celebrating 15+ Decades in Canada.

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Although the recent flooding has impacted the site for the event, the committee has found ways to cope with the challenges.

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Children can look forward to working their way through a maze during the Kidssa国际传媒� Fair on Saturday, an interesting course constructed by fences with plant covering. As is their practice, the committee has ensured that all events, including the maze, are free for participants. The fair runs noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday after the parade.

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The weekend starts Friday night at Memorial Park with the opening ceremony, a magic show by Leif David, a Tom Petty Tribute concert and fireworks at Gellatly Bay.

Besides events already mentioned, Saturday will include a community Canada Day cake for all to share and a fabulous show by the Kinshira Fire Troupe late in the evening. And Sunday starts with a pancake breakfast, then concerts and cars.

Remember that the schedule is subject to change. And remember to bring lawns chairs for the concerts.

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