Residents will get a chance to celebrate alongside Ladner Village merchants at a free family-friendly evening of fun this Friday night.
The Corporation of Delta is hosting the Ladner Village Celebration from 6:30 to 9 p.m. as a way to celebrate Ladner Village and the recent Arthur Drive street improvements.
“This event is a wonderful way to come together to acknowledge the ongoing rejuvenation of Ladner Village,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “These improvements to our town are continuing to preserve the charm and character of our historic community. This certainly is worth celebrating.”
The event takes place along Delta Street and 48th Avenue.
Juno and Grammy award winners Soulstream will take the stage with sets at 7 and 8:15 p.m. and there will be children’s activities and other entertainment, featuring Ta Daa Lady Show at 6:30 p.m., Mike Battie juggling, face painting, crafts and more.
“When everyone has a good time, like they did at last year’s (Ladner) Village improvements event, many said let’s continue that, so the Corporation (of Delta) decided this was a way to continue that,” said LBA acting president Jill McKnight.
“Many of the LBA members are participating in the LBA scavenger hunt, which is running now until Friday. Our businesses within the village had the opportunity to participate and the corporation created these booklets where people can go around to the businesses and get stamps and once you complete your book, you will be eligible for a chance at prizes.”
Residents can pick up scavenger hunt booklets at participating Ladner Village businesses or Delta recreation centres in Ladner and Tsawwassen. Businesses will have a sign on their windows indicating you can pick a booklet up there if they are participating. Residents can drop off their completed books at the Delta tent by 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Winners will be drawn at 8 p.m.
“Some of the businesses will be open late so people can still go around to get their passports stamped,” McKnight said. “Then the merchants will close their stores and come out into the street to participate and enjoy as well. Anytime you have an opportunity to bring community together it is a good thing. That’s why people love Ladner so much – that sense of community and it’s an opportunity to celebrate that.”
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Ladner Community Centre. Check Delta.ca for updates.
Residents are also advised that starting at 3 p.m. Friday, several road closures will be in effect in Ladner Village.
