161^st Birthday Celebrations

2016 Natal Day Weekend

Bike to Work Day

The City of Charlottetown is encouraging residents to participate in Bike to Work day on June 10. Bike to Work day is one of many initiatives underway as part of the implementation of the City's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). One of the goals of the plan is to reduce the ecological footprint of the City through a focus on reducing commuter traffic. The carbon emissions of the city are greatly reduced when commuters use trails, bike paths or travel by public transit rather than traveling one person to a car. We encourage everyone to use environmentally friendly options on Friday, June 10 to commute to and from work.

Charlottetown Arts and Culture Awards

Confederation Centre of the Arts - Art Gallery
7 p.m.

The City of Charlottetown Arts and Culture Awards will be presented on Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. inside of the Art Gallery at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. The awards celebrate artistic and cultural leaders in the following categories: Emerging Artist, Artistic Excellence, Lifetime Achievement, Culture Industry and Cultural Event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: www.charlottetown.ca/artcultureawards.php

Gardening in Small Spaces Workshop

Victoria Park Ballfield Clubhouse
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

To register, contact 902-629-4176 or [email protected]
The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with go!PEI and go!Charlottetown, is hosting a FREE Gardening and Small Spaces workshop on soil health and wireworm management. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Victoria Park Ballfield Clubhouse. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact 902-629-4176 or email[email protected]

Smitty's Pancake Breakfast

Rochford Square
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited to come out to Rochford Square and enjoy FREE pancakes, juice, sausages and coffee along with entertainment. Join Mayor Clifford Lee and Councillors for a great traditional morning rise and shine civic birthday event. In case of rain, the breakfast will take place at the Fire Station at 89 Kent Street.

Skateboard and BMX Competition

Victoria Park Skateboard Park
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Drop in to the Victoria Park Skateboard Park and participate in an exciting skateboarding and BMX competition, sponsored by Outer Limit Sports. There is no admission fee, but registration will take place at 11 a.m. There will be prizes awarded.

Mayor and Council Seniors Social

Murphy's Community Centre
2 - 4 p.m.

Join Mayor Clifford Lee and Charlottetown City Council for an afternoon of entertainment and refreshments. Free admission.

Natal Day Parade

Fire Station #2, 152 St. Peter's Road
Departs at 10:15 a.m.

The traditional Natal Day Parade departs from Fire Station #2 (152 St. Peter's Road) at 10:15 a.m. and proceeds to Park Royal United Church. The Parade consists of Mayor Clifford, members of City Council, members of the Fire Department and Police Services, and military units.

Natal Day Church Service

Park Royal United Church, 11 Christie Drive
10:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited to the annual Natal Day Church Service at Park Royal United Church (11 Christie Drive), following the Natal Day Parade.

Afternoon Fun in the Park

Victoria Park
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

A fun, free afternoon in Victoria Park for all ages. Join in the City of Charlottetown birthday celebrations. Enjoy refreshments, hot dogs, kiddie rides and inflatables, face painting, balloons, horse and wagon rides, nature tous and birthday cake, along with great entertainment! There will be music from high-energy classic rock band Copy Cat. Bring your chairs and have a picnic in the Victoria Park to kick of the summer season!