Pond Inlet is gearing up for Canada Day as Nunavut gets ready to celebrate the annual holiday without restrictions for the first time in three years.

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The day will open with a prayer, followed by the Canada Day parade at 12:30 p.m.

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Games like bannock-making contests with prizes for the fastest and most well-cooked offerings will entertain the crowds. Baby-walking races for two-year-olds, bike decorating activities for kids ages six to 13 and a bike race for kids 13 to 16 years of age, round out the daySA国际影视传媒檚 events.

Elders will also have opportunities to engage in fun activities.

The day wraps with a country food feast at the community hall at 7 p.m.

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