Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services 125th Anniversary Parade

Join in the celebration of theVancouver Fire & Rescue Services 125th Anniversary Parade on June 12 in Gastown Vancouver.

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This Sunday will mark the commemoration of the Great Fire of 1886. The day will begin with a parade of fire trucks from different eras including a must see 1889 horse drawn steam engine (courtesy of Victoria Fire Department). Following the parade, stop by Gastown to see the history of your fire department, talk to a fire fighter, jump onto a fire truck and enjoy some great music courtesy of the VFRS Band.

Schedule – Sunday, June 12, 2011

10 am: Parade featuring historic fire trucks
• Begins at Gore and Cordova Street, moves north on Gore to Powell Street, then west on Powell to Carrall Street

11 am – 4 pm: Street festival with displays, fire equipment and live music
Mayor Gregor Robertson officially opens the event at 12 noon in Gastown at Powell and Carrall Street

For more information visit www.vancouver.ca/fire.