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Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival 2024: A Celebration of Community and Connection
Join us for the 60th Hi Neighbour Festival on June 7, 8, and 9, 2024, at Transcona Centennial Square. Enjoy a variety of events including live music, a parade, face painting, and a midway with rides and games. Don't miss the pancake breakfast on Saturday morning at 117 Regent Ave E. The festival features performances by local artists and special activities for kids. Shop at numerous food and merchandise vendors and participate in our exciting 50/50 draw. Celebrate community spirit and make lasting memories with friends and family at the Hi Neighbour Festival!
Schedule of Events: June 7, 8 & 9, 2024
Friday, June 7
5:00 PM – Midnight
● Midway Open: Select shows, rides, and games. Variety of food and merchandise vendors.
● Hi Neighbour Event Tent: Merchandise, 50/50, and draw ticket sales until 11 PM.
● Forever Fairest Princesses: Until 8 PM, sponsored by IVC Vita Health.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
● Paula's Face Painting: Sponsored by Steinbach Credit Union.
● Roaming Balloon Twister: Sponsored by Skinners.
● Roaming Leprechaun: Sponsored by WittyPeg.
● Sacred Flames Tarot Card Reader: Sponsored by The Royal George (no charge).
● Mr. Bubbles: Sponsored by Adelman and Solar Law Office.
Transcona Centennial Square
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- School of Rock Music Performance.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Opening Ceremonies: Singing of O'Canada (TBA).
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- TBD Performance.
8:30 PM
- Transcona Rocks with BIG TOP RADIO: Sponsored by Chamois Car Wash and Detail Centre.
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Saturday, June 8
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
● Welcome Neighbours! Pancake Breakfast: Annual Transcona Legion #7 with Smitty's on Regent Ave. 117 Regent Ave E. Kids 3 years and under eat free. Small fee for seconds.
11:00 AM
● Transcona Hi Neighbour Parade: Starts at Brewster to Wayoata St.
● Church Barbecue: Grace Canadian Reformed Church, 730 Pandora Ave. West.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
● TBD Performance.
● Baba's Kitchen: Authentic Ukrainian menu sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of St. Michael's Parish, 400 Day St. Serving Kubasa, perogies, lazy cabbage rolls, coleslaw, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, or juice. Children 5 years and under eat free.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
● CN Rail Safety Awareness Tent: Watch for CN Police Cruiser with fun activities and giveaways.
● Hi Neighbour Event Tent: Merchandise, 50/50, and draw ticket sales. Forever Fairest Princesses until 6 PM, sponsored by IVC Vita Health.
● Sacred Flames Tarot Card Reader: Sponsored by Bridgeport Office Solutions (no charge).
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
● Paula's Face Painting: Sponsored by Steinbach Credit Union.
● Roaming Balloon Twister: Sponsored by Skinners.
● Roaming Leprechaun: Sponsored by WittyPeg.
● Captain Richard's Roaming Bubbles: Sponsored by Adelman & Solar Law Office.
● Midway Open: Select shows, rides, and games. Variety of food and merchandise vendors.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
● Legacy Cheerleading.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
● TBD Performance.
8:30 PM
● Transcona Rocks with “TORONTO”: Presented by Access Credit Union.
Sunday, June 9
10:00 AM – Noon
● Ecumenical Worship: All welcome.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
● Midway Open: Select shows, rides, and games. Variety of food and merchandise vendors.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
● Roaming Balloon Twister: Sponsored by Joe's Pandora Inn.
● Paula's Face Painting: Sponsored by Steinbach Credit Union.
● Captain Richard's Roaming Bubbles: Sponsored by Cambrian Credit Union.
● Roaming Leprechaun: Sponsored by WittyPeg.
● Forever Fairest Princesses: Sponsored by IVC Vita Health.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
● Forever Fairest Fairytale Live Theatre: Sponsored by TBD.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
● Legacy Cheerleading.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
● Sacred Flames Tarot Card Reader: Sponsored by The Royal George Hotel (no charge).
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
● THNFI 50/50 Draw: Only 750 tickets printed, $5.00 each. Chance to win $1875.00 if all tickets are sold.
Events subject to change. For further information, please visit Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival.
Special Thank You to the Mainstage Sponsors: Select Shows, Chamois, and Access Credit Union. Thank you to all THNFI Sponsors for supporting this year's festival! “Making Community Connections.”
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