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Regional Celebrations

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can experience the spirit and enthusiasm of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games by attending one of four regional celebrations being held in St. John’s, Gander, Corner Brook and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Each celebration will be family-focused, include local entertainment, and provide the opportunity for participants to watch the live feed of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Victory Celebration Showcase. For residents who cannot attend a regional celebration, NTV will also be airing the Newfoundland and Labrador Victory Celebration Showcase live from Vancouver.

Schools and students across the province will be showing their Olympic spirit by participating in the 2010 Living Healthy Commotions. Organized each year by teachers and students in schools throughout the province, this year’s commotions include events and activities that support healthy living and focus on the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games - friendship, fair play, and the pursuit of excellence.

Newfoundland and Labrador Day Regional Celebration Events

St. John’s

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Location: Mile One Centre
Events and Activities: During this time, individuals will be able to view CTV’s live Olympic Games coverage on video screens, as well as participate in interactive sports activity zones, entertainment activities, pavilions, and hospitality zones.

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Mile One Centre
Events and Activities: Joe/l Plaskett & The Emergency and the Sam Roberts Band will take the stage. Tickets are required. At 11:00 p.m., there will be a live broadcast of the Newfoundland and Labrador Victory Celebrations Showcase from Vancouver

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
Location: St. John’s Convention Centre
Events and Activities: Activities at the St. John’s Convention Centre will include live performances by local artists Karla Pilgrim and The Monday Nights. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the convention centre will have a live feed of the Mile One Centre show (including the Newfoundland and Labrador Victory Celebration Showcase), as well as a broadcast of the men’s Olympic semi-final hockey game.

For more information, please visit http://www.ctvolympics.ca/olympic-celebration

Gander

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Gander Community Centre
Events and Activities: Starting at 8:00 p.m. Gander’s variety show will feature the Rhonda O’Brien Dance School, the Split Peas, Exploits Jazz Band and many more. Billy and the Bruisers will be the headlining performance. At 11:00 p.m., participants can view the Newfoundland and Labrador Victory Celebration Showcase, live from Vancouver.

For more information, please visit www.gandercanada.com

Corner Brook

Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Marble Mountain
Events and Activities: Beginning at 12:00 noon, family-focused activities will include a barbecue, children’s entertainment and night skiing with live performances by Dave McHugh, Sherman Downey and The Idlers. At 11:00 p.m. people can view the Newfoundland and Labrador Victory Celebration Showcase, live from Vancouver.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: E.J Broomfield Memorial Arena
Events and Activities: Evening festivities will include performances by the Flummies, Donna Roberts, Meshikamau, and others along with a family fun zone with a variety of activities for all ages – including, free skating, mascot races, and a youth and adult hockey shoot-out. At 10:30 p.m., the community is invited to watch a special screening of the Newfoundland and Labrador Victory Celebration Showcase, live from Vancouver.