Date: June 12, 2011
Location: Gastown
Website: www.vancouver.ca/fire

Please join us in Gastown on June 12th 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 with Mayor Gregor Robertson: 12:00 pm

With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada.