Rides are always part of every fair and K-days was no exception. It is amazing to see the line ups for some of the rides, Not sure that I would want to go on a ride after eating some deep fried coffee, or a super Turkey Drum Stick, or Sushi, let alone be behind some who has on say the polar express. On another note though the line ups for the rides were not long and I would say from the faces (including those that were a little green afterwards) everyone was having a ball on the midway.
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| The Zipper brought back for its 50th anniversary |
It was interesting though to listen to some of the conversations going on while, with the girls screaming about going on the crazy mouse and the guys going it is so lame, to Husbands and Wives/Boyfriends and Girlfriends arguing over riding the the sling shot, sometimes the conversations are as much fun as the rides.
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| Night shot across the midway |
Next up the shows which will be a 2 parter so that we can show one of the truly greatest shows at K-Days, that most people missed. Stay Tuned......
Part I Part II
Part III PowWow Part IV Entertainment
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| Edmonton Police Pipe Band |
K-Days has completed its 2018 run, and it definitely had some great moments. From the very start right up until the last minute, Edmonton's longest running fair had its share of things to do. We had the opportunity to check out this years events and are giving the whole fair a 7 out of 10. As with anything there is nothing that is perfect, and there were some short comings but the overall atmosphere was definitely positive.
Let's start on the positive start with this year's K-days parade down Jasper although the route was changed due to construction, the parade itself was one of the largest ever.
Here are a few images from the parade.
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| Foster Service Dog |
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| Miss Wheelchair Canada |
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| Members of the Special Olympics |
This years parade had a number of different elements to it, however, the biggest was the recognition of those with disabilities and service dogs. Thorughout the parade were Service dogs and service dogs being fostered before they become fully trained. The first Miss Wheel Chair Canada, Vahen King (center image) also participated in the event, one of the last in her term.
Various Communities were present in the parade as well, with the Local Chinese and Korean Communities having the biggest number of participants in their entries.
Edmonton's very own Canadian Olympic figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond was
the honourary parade marshal. Wearing her Bronze and gold Olympic and
gold World's medals during the parade
From history to sports, the K-days parade represents everything Edmonton.
The Parade is just the start of the K-days Experience............ Once the parade ends the fun in the park begins.... To be continued
Part II Part III Pow Wow Part IV Entertainment
