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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
Kim Mitchell takes the call when Edmonton Airshow calls in the the Canadian Music Icon, and former member of Max Webster. There was no question whether or not he would play when asked, as soon as he heard it was to honour the military.
The Alberta Legislature grounds were home to the Edmonton Airshow's Canada 150 Salute to the Military, honoring those serving and those who have served. With a special flypast by the Canadian demonstration team The CF Snowbirds earlier in the afternoon,
to the introduction of the members of 2 Military demonstration teams, The Canadian Snowbirds an Icon at Canadian Air Shows over the years and the first appearance by the Canadian Skyhawks Parachute team.
These 2 teams are usually the center of attention when they are performing but in this case they were being honoured with their own fly past by the Dehavilland Vampire from France, one of only 11 in the world still flying.
Introductions and photos with the teams continued as the lead up to the big show. The teams spent time with fans and the kids ensuring that no one was left out. Both teams will perform at the Edmonton Airshow Aug 19-20, 2017.
Kim Mitchell hot the stage around 7:30 pm and rocked the place with htis from his solo career and some mega hots from his days with Max Webster. Over the night Kim Mitchell did not disappoint even thought he is now 65, he has not lost a step and brought everyone into the world of Kim Mitchell. Kim reminisced of some of the antics that happened over past shows with his band yet not once did he miss a beat and even took fans both young and old, through his career. joking with one fan who was in their early twenties, that he was sorry that his parents forced Max Webster on him.
From start to finish, From Max Webster to Kim Mitchell, this was definitely a celebration and a great way to salute those who have took time to serve and to continue to serve.
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| David Langguth |
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| David Langguth |
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| Kim Mitchell |
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| Skyhawks |
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| Snowbirds |
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| Kim Mitchell |
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| Kim Mitchell |
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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 
