The quirky and unique Old Town part of Yellowknife will be the scene of the 17th annual Old Town Ramble and Ride this weekend, and coordinator Nancy MacNeill said everyone attending is sure to find something interesting to do or see during the event.

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So named because it is a street festival, McNeill said the area will be closed to traffic.

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It will be a weekend of song, art and interesting events, she said.

SA国际影视传媒淭he idea is for kids to take their time and really enjoy being there and being part of the festival and take their time to check out all the cool things we have going on.SA国际影视传媒�

SA国际影视传媒淲e have lots of live music, we have some local artists, and our headliner Claire Ness, who is coming over from Whitehorse,SA国际影视传媒� MacNeill said.

That kick-off party begins Friday (tonight) at 6:30 p.m. and will also feature Ryan McCord, PriscillaSA国际影视传媒檚 Revenge, and Munya Muntaruse.

In addition to the sweet sound of music wafting through the air, MacNeill said artists galore will be teaching their craft and selling their wares at the arts vendor market during the three-day event.

SA国际影视传媒淲e have a lot of arts workshops, so if folks want to learn a little bit more about beadwork and basketry and specifically different types of painting techniques, we have lots of workshops and opportunities for folks to kind of watch and try those things out,SA国际影视传媒� she said.

SA国际影视传媒淔olks will be able to check out lots of different works by different artists and pick up some new paintings and earrings and all sorts of things.SA国际影视传媒�

Another fun event will be a kidSA国际影视传媒檚 section, MacNeill said, where bouncy castles, carnival games and even a bowling alley will transform the area into a big playhouse.

And a special event being held on Sunday will be sure to spread joy, she said.

SA国际影视传媒淔ishy People, in partnership with the NWT SPCA, is hosting a puppy or dog therapy party. In the garden, people can come by, have a bite to eat, and check out some of the SPCASA国际影视传媒檚 most eligible furry friends,SA国际影视传媒� she said.

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MacNeill said it has been good to hear from SA国际影视传媒渨ell-established Old Town businessesSA国际影视传媒� that they appreciate having the festival in their area.

SA国际影视传媒淟iving in Yellowknife, unless we have reasons to be down there, sometimes Old Town is almost like a tourist destination.SA国际影视传媒�

SA国际影视传媒淚 think it is awesome to have these moments to remember that Old Town is a great place for tourists to check out, of course, but there is something in Old Town for everyone, and itSA国际影视传媒檚 a part of our town that we should be really proud of year round.SA国际影视传媒�