Date: June 12, 2011
Location: 200 Carrall Street, 10am - 4pm
Website: www.vancouver.ca/fire/index.htm
Please join us in Gastown on June 12, 2011 for a celebration of our 125th anniversary and 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. 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.
Parade: 10:00 am
Parade Route: begins at Gore and Cordova, heads north on Gore to Powell, west on Powell to Carrall.
Event: 11:00 – 4:00 pm, Gastown (Powell and Carrall). Opening Ceremonies at 12:00 pm with Mayor Gregor Robertson.
