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Broadcast time: 1:10PM |
Date: June 30, 2014 |
Sarnia Police are reminding the community to have a great Canada Day. The official festivities will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 with the start of the Canada Day parade. The parade route on Lakeshore Road between Colborne Road and the Cathcart Boulevard entrance to Canatara Park will be closed starting at 11:00AM. Vehicle entry into Canatara Park will be restricted starting at 11:00 AM and will last until the parade participants are clear of the park. During the day activities will be held at Canatara Park.
The evening fireworks display will occur in the area of Sarnia Bay. Front Street will be closed to traffic between Exmouth Street and London Road starting at 8:00PM. Sarnia Police will have a Command Post set up on Front Street.
Please be patient when driving in the area. Drive slow and use caution in all areas and city streets in the vicinity. Please obey No Parking signs and volunteers who assist with traffic control to ensure the safety of the public. Keep in mind the hundreds of pedestrians that will be in the area for the day and evening hours.
A zero tolerance policy will be in place by Sarnia Police Service when it comes to Traffic Laws, unruly patrons and Liquor License violations. In the past few years, Canada Day attendees have enjoyed the family atmosphere of the many events hosted by the city.
Constable Les Jones
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345
Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca