Canada Day festivities set for Saturday at Government House

There’s a Canada Day party at the lieutenant-governor’s place.

Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty is hosting a celebration at Government House to mark Canada’s 156th birthday on Saturday.

The event, which runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., is open to the public and is free of charge.

On Thursday, the schedule for the celebration was revealed.

Main stage show

• 1 p.m. — Prairie Gael School of Irish Dance
• 1:30 p.m. — Hoop dancer Terrance Littletent
• 2 p.m. — Greetings from the lieutenant-governor and singing of O Canada
• 2:15 p.m. — Singer/songwriter/fiddler/guitarist Donny Parenteau & Band
• 3:15 p.m. — The Philippine Association of Saskatchewan Dancers

Outdoor entertainment and activities

• 1:15 and 3 p.m. — KAOS Dogsports
• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Storybook Princesses & Superheroes
• 2:10 and 2:30 p.m. — Saskatchewan Science Centre shows
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Métis finger weaving
• 1 to 4 p.m. — HMCS Queen bouncy castle
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Girl Guides bubble blowing
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Face painting

Inside Government House

• Performances by the Regina Classical Guitar Society
• Government House Historical Society collectibles and vintage sale
• Treaties exhibit
• Retreat to Morning Lake art exhibit in the QEII Art Gallery
• Amédée Forget Museum

Food and drinks

• Complimentary popcorn, barley sugar pops, lemonade and water
• Burgers, hot dogs, chips, snow cones and soft drinks for sale

Some seats will be set up near the main stage, but people may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, the festivities will be moved indoors.