Caledon Day’s return to Caledon East a big success

June 21, 2023 · 0 Comments

The Sheepdogs were headlining musical act

By Zachary Roman

Caledon Day was well-attended this year.

It took place on Saturday, June 17 at the Caledon East Community Complex and featured a wide variety of things for attendees to do.

The Sheepdogs, a Juno Award-winning rock band, were the headlining musical act and performed from 8:30 until 9:45 p.m. when they did an encore and a fireworks show began.

There were many food trucks and food vendors in attendance, as well as a variety of local craft beer and cider vendors. A large vendor market was part of the event as well.

There were performances all day on the Town of Caledon’s Culture Stage, and fun games for kids to enjoy in the sun.

In the morning on Caledon Day was the Velocity Ride in Support of Caledon Seniors. Other notable events during the day included the marking of Sandhill’s bicentennial and the first-ever Pride walk to be held in Caledon.

Catherine McLean, Caledon’s director of community services, said being back in Caledon East for Caledon Day for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic was very exciting. She said the backdrop of the newly-renovated Caledon East Community Complex certainly helped make the event look great. The complex is going to fully reopen to residents on September 5, with an official opening ceremony on September 16.

McLean explained the Town’s Community, Culture and Engagement team worked together with the Town’s Recreation team to plan the Culture Stage, something new at Caledon Day this year.

From 2 p.m. up until the Sheepdogs played on the Main Stage, there were a variety of performances held on the Culture Stage.

There was a drag show, bhangra fitness class, Syrian music, a performance from Robert F. Hall’s African Black Caribbean Club, and more.

“We are committed as a Town to embracing diversity,” said McLean. “This is one way we can highlight that.”

McLean lives in Caledon and grew up in Caledon, and said she was happy to see the first-ever Caledon Pride walk coincide with Caledon Day. She said she was proud to see the Town making Caledon Day an event where everyone can feel welcome.

“Caledon is about connecting the community… it’s an event for our whole Town,” said McLean.

Caledon Day returned to Caledon East this year after being held on Canada Day at the Albion Hills Conservation Area last summer.