Campbell River preparation for Canada Day fireworks and celebrations officially kicked off April 23 at Quality Foods Campbell River.

Campbell River preparation for Canada Day fireworks and celebrations officially kicked off April 23 at Quality Foods Campbell River.

Carol Chapman Canada Day chair, John Rice from the Strathcona Regional District, Amber Mairer, manager of  Quality Foods, Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl and co-chair Ian Baikie launched the celebrations, which include the largest Canada Day fireworks in the province.

Chapman noted the celebrations showcase Canadian pride and include a kidfest, market, two live stages, a parade, parachutes, Quality foods Canada Day cupcakes, a firefighters pancake breakfast, skateboard competition, wrestling, First Nations dancers, live street music , dog photo booth and much more.