B.C. Highland Games: A Fabulous Day of Great Entertainment
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THE ANNUAL B.C. Highland Games are held at the Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam. |
VANCOUVER - The United Scottish Cultural Society will present the B.C. Highland Games and Scottish Festival on June 28 at the Percy Perry Stadium (formerly the Coquitlam Town Centre Stadium).
Hundreds of pipers, drummers, dancers, heavy events champions, entertainers, Celtic musicians and more will take the field at Percy Perry Stadium for the 77th annual B.C. Highland Games.
This massive celebration of Scottish culture is the largest event of its kind in the province, and, tracing its origins back to the 1880s, older than the City of Vancouver itself.
Highlights of this year's colourful and dynamic line-up include performances by Scottish folk icons Gaberlunzie - Robin Watson and Gordon Menzies; champion pipe bands and Highland dancers; whisky tastings and a lively beer tent featuring the best of Scottish beer.
Competitors from all over B.C. will perform astounding feats of strength in the caber toss, sheaf toss, hammer throw and other heavy events. Play your cards right at the annual B.C. Highland Games shortbread competition, and you could be a judge!
Also, don't miss the British car show, face-painting, kite flying, mini-golf and other fun activities for kids. The Games offer something for all ages and tastes, so kick off the summer with a fabulous day of family entertainment.
For more information, call (604) 263-6955, or visit: www.bchighlandgames.com.
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