ways this Canada Day, kicking off celebrations with a parade. Following the parade, celebrations were held around Chief Jim Koe Park. Alongside the dominion delights, the Arctic Market was in full swing and a women’s softball tournament kept festival-goers entertained.
Youth show off their decorated bikes in the parade. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoMembers of the Totally Arctic Wrestling Crew represent. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoYouth were out in full force to show off their decorated bikes. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoYes, this 1931 Model A drove the entire Dempster Highway to get here and, yes, the driver said the Yukon side was terrible. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoYouth on a float get involved in spreading candy through the streets. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoLadies give out candy from atop the Inuvik Construction float. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoInuvik Fire Department mascot Sparky and a fan wave as they join the parade. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoNoel Cockney guards the rear of the convoy and hands out bubble wands. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoInuvik RCMP district commander Jesse Aubin marshals the parade. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoMembers of the Inuvik Forward Operating Base keep formation. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoOne of the few locally owned classics made its way down the street for the parade. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoParka, Parks Canada’s mascot, waves to the crowd as employees throw candy. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoInuvik’s Arctic Market was bustling with activity. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoNatasha Kulikowski focuses in on a pitch from Chavaughn Blake during a women’s softball tournament that ran all weekend. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoThe Inuvik Fire Department hoists the Canadian Flag during the national anthem. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoAnna Pingo sings the national anthem in Inuvlaluktun. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoA delicious cake was on hand for all to enjoy. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
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