Our neighbours south of the border in Point Roberts will be celebrating American Independence Day tomorrow.
A pancake breakfast, hosted by the Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness Group, is on tap at the community centre on Gulf Road. It goes from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, tea and coffee are on the menu. It costs $5 US or $6 CDN for adults and $3 US (and possibly $3.50 CDN) for children. Proceeds benefit the local emergency preparedness group.
A flag raising ceremony with the B.C. colour guard takes place at the community centre at 9:30 a.m.
The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce is hosting a parade once again. People are welcome to join the parade right up until the noon start time, notes chamber president Heather McPhee.
The route is the "same as always." The procession starts at Gulf and Marine, heads east along Gulf and then south on Tyee to APA.
Musician and actor Jim Byrnes will serve as the grand marshal while the Vancouver Police Pipe Band will be there as well.
Activities after the parade include a barbecue, kids games and a beer garden, along with fireworks in the evening, hosted by the Pier Restaurant at the marina.
