CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall Canada Day chair and local MP Guy Lauzon announced Thursday that a Department of National Defence Hercules CC-130J will be flying over Cornwall during this year’s July 1 festivities in Lamoureux Park.
“It is a great honour to have this magnificent aircraft pass through Cornwall once again this year. Visitors to Lamoureux Park really enjoyed the low fly over last year, and we’re grateful that our Canadian Armed Forces are making it happen again in 2016,” said Lauzon.
The Hercules aircraft will be coming from CFB Trenton and flown by members from 436 Transport Squadron. The familiar CC-130 Hercules is a mainstay of the Canadian Forces’ transport fleet. The aircraft is a four-engine, fixed-wing turboprop aircraft that can carry up to 92 combat troops or 128 non-combat passengers. It is used for a wide range of missions, including troop transport, tactical airlift (both palletized and vehicular cargo) and aircrew training.
The Hercules will fly over Lamoureux Park at approximately noon, and then return over the St. Lawrence River minutes later weather permitting.
Also on tap for Canada Day is plenty of live entertainment in Lamoureux Park.
12:00 Opening Ceremonies (delegates and guest)
(singing of The National Anthem)
1:00 BC DC Dance – Jane Hennessy Craibe’s dance troupe is one of the area’s best known, high energy group of performers.
1:45 Kathlene Sauve – Over the course of her musical career, she has shown to have an adamant tenacity of expressing her unending passion for musical activity.
2:15 Studio “C” Dance – Always a favourite with their diverse style of progressive dance, this group of talented performers do everything from Broadway show tunes to contemporary hip-hop.
2:45 Flowdroidz – One of the most entertaining, contemporary line-ups of high energy top hits that always keep the audience dancing and singing.
3:30 Coleman Dancers – One of the most respected Celtic dance groups to come out of SD&G. Their colourful presentation is best described as unique and eclectic.
4:00 Shelley Edwards is a local singer who will be giving this years audience, something special and entertaining.
4:10 Paul Harrison – Outstanding singer-song writer who has just released his newest album. He gives an easy going feel that will match this summer event.
4:45 Philippe St-Arnaud – A crowd favourite at any event, Philippe has performed nationally on both stage and television. His high energy French Canadian repertoire is popular with people of all ages.
6:00 Mandee Woods Band – Popular Canadian recording artist singer song writer who has travelled across Canada.
7:15 Don Scott Band – A new high energy group that performs a little bit of every musical style.
8:30 Switchgear
9:45 Presentations to Senior of the year (Guy Lauzon and committee) Singing of The National Anthem.
10:00 Fireworks.
Children’s Tent Entertainment
12:00 Face painting (all day)
1:00 Little Rays (presenting their new and exciting display)
2:00 Pizazz Music Show with magical Rebecca
3:00 Little Rays
4:00 Children’s Talent show
All activities are free.
