Chester Parade of Lights is on!

Parade

June 24, 2021

On Canada Day, Chester Yacht Club presents its Harbour Parade of 8:30 Parade of Lights Sail Pastalong Chester Harbour waterfront and Chester Yacht Club.

Experience the parade of lights sail past flotilla of local boats festooned with lights.

More info: cycmanager@chesteryachtclub.ca or 902-275-3747

For those ashore along the Parade Route from the Back Harbour around Little Fish, the Peninsula & Front Harbour – we encourage you to participate in this Chester CANADA DAY celebration by lighting your homes, porches, wharves & outdoor spaces!!

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