Crowds of families and their friends and neighbours showed up on Friday morning for YellowknifeSA国际影视传媒檚 2022 Canada Day Parade, organized by The Rotary Club of Yellowknife.
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Spectators displayed red, white and orange T-shirts and costumes, reflecting the spirit of reconciliation embraced by organizers and attendees following the long-anticipated discovery of unmarked childrenSA国际影视传媒檚 gravesites at Canadian residential schools, beginning in 2020.
The orange-clad members of Bella Dance Academy earned the award for Best Entertainment, as chosen by a trio of Rotarian judges.
Other winning floats included the Yellowknife Southern Cameroon Cultural Association for Best Community Group entry and Yellowknife Co-op for Best Local Business entry.
Radio Control Enthusiasts of Yellowknife won the JudgeSA国际影视传媒檚 Choice category.
Check out WednesdaySA国际影视传媒檚 edition of Yellowknifer for more photos from July 1.