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RED RIVER EXHIBITION June 17 – 26, 2016 "Get Up Close" to the sights, sounds, tastes and thrills of free nightly concerts, the world's largest travelling midway, family-friendly attractions, animals and some of Manitoba's finest art, photography and agricultural competitions you can find, "Only at The EX." Red River Exhibition Park – 3977 Portage Avenue – just outside Winnipeg (west) Tel: 204.888.6990 Email: info@redriverex.com www.redriverex.com ABORIGINAL DAY LIVE & CELEBRATION June 18, 2016 APTN'S ABORIGINAL DAY LIVE & CELEBRATION IS TURNING 10! Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration has been delighting audiences since 2007. This day-long program of free family-friendly activities and a free evening concert brings together thousands of people at The Forks for the largest celebration in recognition of National Aboriginal Day. With a 6,000- year history, The Forks provides a perfect backdrop to celebrate Canada's Aboriginal Peoples and to welcome the warmth of the summer solstice. This event features some of the most recognized names in indigenous music and television, as well as up-and-coming artists; it showcases talent from all genres, regions and nations; and ensures the recognition and inclusion of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. There is no question, after nine years, what debuted in a park outside APTN's headquarters in downtown Winnipeg is now one of the nation's fastest growing events of its kind. Join us to experience the richness of our Peoples through song, music, dance, art installations and demonstrations, storytelling, food sampling, children's activities and more. The Forks National Historic Site Tel: 204.947.9331 ext.358 | 1.888.278.8862 Email: info@aptn.ca www.aboriginaldaylive.com | aptn.ca CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS July 1, 2016 Come celebrate Canada's birthday at one of the many parties held around the city, including The Forks, Osborne Village, Old Market Square in the Exchange District and the Canad Inns Picnic in the Park at Assiniboine Park. Each location adds their special touch to the celebrations, reflecting the unique personality of that area. Great music, food, shopping, free entertainment and fun make these parties the place to be seen. WINNIPEG SOCA REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL July 2016 The Winnipeg Soca Reggae Music Festival is a celebration of Soca Reggae, Calypso and revelry mixed together with Caribbean flavours. This multi-cultural event merging Caribbean and Canadians into a colourful party is celebrated at the Cube in Old Market Square in July 2016. The Cube, Old Market Square www.socareggaefestival.ca WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL July 7 – 10, 2016 Discover some of the best, most diverse folk music from North America and around the world at the 43rd annual Winnipeg Folk Fest. This internationally acclaimed folk music festival features 70 acts, 10 stages, a family area, camping, and delicious local and organic food all in a beautiful prairie park setting. The festival is known for its welcoming sense of community and artist collaborations where up-and-coming musicians play alongside legends to create truly unique musical magic. Birds Hill Park, northeast on Highway 59 Tel: 204.231.0096 | 1.866.301.3823 Email: info@winnipegfolkfestival.ca www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca Canad Day Picnic in the Park fireworks: David Chittick Aboriginal Day: Dan Harper 24 2016 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg