Calgarians came together across the city to celebrate another\u00a0Neighbour\u00a0Day, an annual tradition that encourages people to celebrate our community spirit and come together for a quick chat, a\u00a0barbeque, or outdoor activity that helps build strong and lasting connections.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an incredible legacy that\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made to last. After more than 10 years now as a tradition,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0very clear\u00a0that\u00a0Neighbour\u00a0Day is part of Calgary\u2019s bones \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a day about Calgary, and being the best\u00a0neighbours\u00a0in the world,\u201d said Mayor Jeromy Farkas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite periods of rain and windy weather, this past weekend,\u00a0on Saturday, June 20,\u00a0neighbours\u00a0across\u00a0our\u00a0city\u00a0carried out their\u00a0Neighbour\u00a0Day events.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
One of this year\u2019s featured celebrations took place at the Millican Ogden Community Association, where residents marked MOCA\u2019s 70th anniversary\u00a0with a parade, historical tours, interactive activity stations, cultural performances,\u00a0food,\u00a0and celebrations.\u00a0Mayor Jeromy Farkas joined\u00a0residents, volunteers and community leaders to recognize the role community associations play in creating welcoming, connected\u00a0neighbourhoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cNeighbour\u00a0Day is about showing up for one another and taking pride in the places we live,\u201d said Mayor Jeromy Farkas. \u201cAcross Calgary,\u00a0neighbours\u00a0came together through block parties, community concerts, barbecues, crafts, gardening and more \u2014 simple ways to spend time together and strengthen local connections. Thank you to everyone who hosted,\u00a0volunteered,\u00a0and took part in this year\u2019s celebrations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neighbour\u00a0Day events included\u00a0arts and crafts, community markets, live music, family games, garden gatherings, cultural\u00a0activities and neighbourhood picnics in communities such as Sherwood, Kensington, Highland Park,\u00a0Triwood, Edgemont, West Hillhurst, Dalhousie, Acadia, Auburn Bay, Chaparral,\u00a0Maple Ridge\u00a0and more, giving\u00a0residents many ways to connect close to home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Willow Ridge hosted a community picnic with\u00a0neighbours\u2019\u00a0invited to paint tiles to be added at the Greener Grounds Grand Opening of a\u00a0mural mosaic. In Tuxedo Park, a free outdoor art station was offered, and the Capitol Hill Community Association hosted\u00a0cool experiences to celebrate the end of the\u00a0school year,\u00a0the day before.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Acadia, the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary with tennis activities, face painting,\u00a0a\u00a0barbecue,\u00a0and opportunities to gather.\u00a0The Hidden Valley Community Association\u00a0celebrated a\u00a0Neighbour\u00a0Day carnival with\u00a0fire\u00a0dances,\u00a0stilt walkers,\u00a0carnival\u00a0games,\u00a0and an outdoor movie.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neighbour\u00a0Day also connected with Sport Calgary\u2019s All Sport One Day, giving\u00a0children and youth a free opportunity to try new sports, while Tourism Calgary\u2019s Come Together,\u00a0Colour\u00a0Calgary initiative invited participants at select events to help\u00a0colour\u00a0collaborative canvas murals celebrating Calgary\u2019s people, places and diversity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the second year in a row, the #YYCNeighbourDay microgrant helped bring celebrations to life. This year, 54 microgrants of up to $2,000 supported community associations, business improvement\u00a0areas,\u00a0and non-profit organizations in hosting free, community-led events across Calgary.<\/p>\n
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