Surrey Hydrangea
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Festival 1999 Events
The Festival Unfolded:
Pre-Hydrangea
Festival Events
August
10th 15th, 1999
White Rock's Beach, Semiahmoo
Mall, and Centennial Arena.
Blue Theme Draw Event
Date: August 13th through 15th,
1999
Location: Find us between the pier
and the White Rock, Friday evening and all day
Saturday and Sunday.
Blue skies, ocean and hydrangea flowers
set our theme color. Dressed in blue as the dominant color for Hydrangea
Festival Day celebrations, from August 13th to 15th, 1999 and qualified
to enter our draw for prizes including art works, gardening products, sports
bags, and much more. Draw was at 5pm Sunday. Free event.
Strolling Flower Show
Dates: August 10th through 15th,
1999 Time: No Time
Restriction.
Enjoyed strolling by the mall and nearby
shops on Johnston Road to see beautiful and unique floral designs in shop
windows. Awards in place on Wednesday, August 11th, 1999. Free
event.
Floral Float Decorating
(for Parade Float Crews & Volunteers)
Dates: August 10th 13th ,1999
Time: 8:00am 10:00pm
Location: Centennial Arena at 14600
North Bluff (16th Ave.), White Rock.
Floral float decorating volunteers in
blue colors can also qualified for the blue theme draw to win prizes.
Draws took place August 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, 1999 in evenings, in
Centennial Arena. Volunteers and float crews were welcome to help
flower floats in shifts.
People 13 years and over, wishing to volunteer
please phone: (604) 531-2731. Experience is not needed.
Friday's
Hydrangea Festival Events
August
13th, 1999
Centennial Arena
14600 North Bluff Road (16th
Ave.)
White Rock, B.C., Canada
And Marine Drive at White
Rock's West Beach.
Floral Float Decorating
(for Parade Float Crews & Volunteers)
Dates: August 10 13th
Time: 8:00am 10:00pm
Location: Centennial Arena at 14600
North Bluff Road (16th Ave.), White Rock.
Volunteers and float crews are welcome
to help flower floats in shifts.
People 13 years and over, who wished to volunteer
can drop in for 4 hour shifts, or so. Phone: (604) 531-2731
before August 10th, 1999. (Experience is not needed.)
Tours of Floral Float
Decorating
Date: August 13th ,1999
Time: 12:00 (noon) - 9:30pm.
Location: For the public to view
inside Centennial Arena.
It's a happening! Come and watch,
or take part. View and photograph volunteers decorating the floral
entries for Canada's 1st All-Floral Parade. Floral scents are free.
Admission Fee: Children to12 years = free;
Adults = $2.00
13 years to18 years = $1.00; Seniors (65 years and over) = free
Food Bank Concession Stand
Date: August 13th ,1999 (Friday)
Time: 11:00am 9:30pm
Location: Outside Centennial Arena
at 14600 North Bluff Road (16th Ave.), White Rock.
Sponsors: Surrey Food Bank.
Donations for the food bank are gladly
accepted here.
Decorated Vehicles Pre-Parade
Event
Date: August 13th, 1999
Time: 12:00 (noon) 9:30pm
Location: Near Centennial Arena's
entrance at 14600 North Bluff Road (16th Ave.),
White
Rock.
Observe vehicles undergoing floral decorating
with bouquets and garlands. Outdoor, free event with observation
from a distance.
Composting and Recycling
Event
Date: August 13th, 1999
Time: 12:00 (noon) 12:00 (midnight)
Location: Centennial Arena at 14600
North Bluff Road (16th Ave.), White Rock.
Event: Sharing information on composting.
Volunteers assist in gathering flowers,
and greens
for clean up of Centennial Arena, to use in future composts.
Sponsors: Surrey Compost Education
Centre. Please phone: (604)535-4158.
2nd Annual Hydrangea Blossom
Horseshoe Introductory
Tournament
Date: August 13, 1999
Time: 6:00pm 7:30pm
Location: Centennial Arena outdoor
horseshoe area at 14600 North Bluff Road (16th
Ave.), White Rock.
Please phone White Rock's Horseshoe Club
Reps [Lindsay Matthews, (604) 536-4234;
or George Cooke, (604) 531-9223.]
Drawing for Prizes. Free event, for all ages from 6 years and over.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
(on a tether)
Date: August 13th, 1999
Time: 7pm 9pm (weather permitting)
Location: Centennial Park's Soccer
Field next to Centennial Arena and the floral float
decorating.
Bring cameras to record, and view spectacular
scenes of a glowing balloon at sunset.
Cost: Adult = $3.00 / person; Children
to 12 years = $1.00 / person to ride in the balloon.
Convoy of Floral Floats
and Vehicle Entries
Dates: August 13th and 14th, 1999
Time: 11:45pm 2:00am
Location: Begins at Centennial Arena
and continues to parade start on Nichol,
near Marine Drive. Convoy by 4 Wheel Drive Clubs and individuals
from the
Pacific Northwest, and local Community Police Volunteers
Sponsors: 4 Wheel Drive Clubs of
North America, with special guests from the Pacific
North West 4 Wheel Drive Association, Region 3 (Portland, Oregon Grand
Floral
Parade convoy vehicles).
Titanic Adventure Slide
& Inter-Active Challenge Games
Dates: August 13th, 1999
Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock's
Beach.
Bring your cameras, friends and family
to ride down the 30 foot slide and survive, the iceberg climb on the newest,
most popular challenge course game in town.
Admission Fee: Adult = $2.00/ person;
Children to 12 years = $1.00/ person (Children are limited
to height requirements.)
Saturday's
Hydrangea Festival Events
August
14th, 1999
White Rock, South Surrey
Beach Area,
And Semiahmoo Mall Parking
Lot.
Public Assembly For Parade
Viewing
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 5:00am 8:00am
Location: Parade goers arrive to
set up chairs and benches along White Rock's
Marine Drive area next to the sea side. Route starts at Nichol Road and
Marine
Drive to the border of Surrey at East Beach, and along 8th Avenue in Surrey
to
160th Street and Stayte Road.
Note: This is a straight line parade route next to the West and East
Beaches by the
White Rock Pier. Parking will be designated within walking or shuttle
distances.
Prepare for some walking. For special needs order shuttle in
advance. Please
phone: (604) 531-2731, before August 8th, 1999.
5K Hydrangea Run (
approximately 3 miles )
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 8:00am 8:50am
Location: Races follow the parade route
one hour before the parade begins.
Hydrangea run, walk, or jog for everyone,
costumes and face make up welcome. Competitive 5K races start first.
Wheel chairs welcomed. Snail Fun Runs follow.
Sponsors: Peninsula Runners
Company Inc.
1708 152 Street, White Rock, B.C., V4A 4N8.
Prizes and certificates will be given to winners.
Please phone: (604) 531-7879; or Fax: (604) 531-7804.
Snail Fun Run/ Walk
Date: August 14, 1999
Time: 8:10am
Location: Races follow the parade
route before the parade begins.
Theme: Wear blue colors, costumes,
face paintings or simply come in your running clothes and enjoy running,
jogging, and walking along one of the most scenic parade routes in Canada,
50 minutes before the parade begins. A great event for all age groups
and families. Prizes and certificates will be given to winners.
Sponsors: Peninsula Runners Company
Inc.
1708 152 Street, White Rock, B.C., V4A 4N8.
Tel: (604) 531-7879; or Fax: (604) 531-7804.
Canada's First AllFloral
Parade
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 9:00am 10:30am
Location: Begins on the west side
of White Rock's Marine Drive at Nichol Road and
Continues east to Surrey. Parade ends at 8th Avenue and 160th
Street (Stayte Road).
Note: Bring chairs for comfort, and hats and lotion for protection
from the sun.
Remember this great event by bringing lots of film and your camera.
Restaurants,
Ice Cream Shops, and Fish & Chip Shops are all along Marine Drive and
8th
Avenue.
Titanic Adventure Slide
& Inter-Active Challenge Games
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 10:00am 9:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock's
Beach.
Bring your cameras, friends and family
to ride down the 30 foot slide and survive, the iceberg climb on the newest,
most popular challenge course game in town.
Admission Fee: Adult = $2.00/ person;
Children to 12 years = $1.00/ person (Children
are limited to height requirements.)
Cupcake's Cottage on The
Beach
Dates: August 14th and 15th, 1999
Time: 10:00am 4:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock
Beach.
Cupcake the Clown invites the children
to her cottage on the beach for fun, games, face painting, stories, and
to bounce inside the Giraffe.
Misting Tent
Dates: August 14th and 15th, 1999
Time: 11:00am 6:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock
Beach.
Misting Tent open for public use on West
Beach, White Rock. Cool off with a bit of mist from clean and clear White
Rock well water. Free Event.
Sponsors: White Rock Water Utilities;
and ARRYNS mist u, Outdoor Cooling Systems.
Artists and Craftspeople
Dates: August 14th and 15th, 1999
Time: 11:00am 6:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock Beach.
Artists and Craftspeople open up their
display areas along the beach walk. Look for demonstrations and art
in action, too. Lots of garden theme creations are available.
Please phone Lonnie Bell: (604) 589-7095,
before August 5th, 1999 for information.
Tent and Booth Activities
With Samplings By The Sea
Date: August 14th and 15th, 1999
Time: 11:00am 6:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock
Beach.
Try complimentary samples while enjoying
the Marine Drive and Promenade-by-the sea festivities.
Boat Demonstrations
Date: August 14th and 15th, 1999
Time: 12:00 (noon) 1:30pm
Location: White Rock Pier.
Enjoy viewing boat and wind sport groups
using oars and sails while they present interesting formations and contests
of skills. Free event.
Post Parade All Floral
Float Display
Dates: August 14th and 15th, 1999
Time: 1:00pm 4:00pm
Location: Semiahmoo Mall Parking
Lot at 152nd Street, 16th to 17th Avenues. Free
Event.
View floral floats and vehicles close
up and photograph these beautiful entries after the floral parade.
Great shopping at the Mall, too.
Sponsors: Semiahmoo Mall
Volunteer "Thank You"
Lunch
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 1:00pm 2:30pm
Location: Hydrangea Festival Tents
on the west side of White Rock's Pier entrance.
All volunteers listed with the Hydrangea
Festival are welcome. Awards and prizes will be given at this lunch.
Sponsor: coming soon!
African Hand Drums
Leader: Mr. Dido Morris of "Have
Drums Will Travel", along with his group of 10 to 15
Drummers.
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 2:30pm 3:30pm
Location: Stage next to Information
Kiosk by White Rock's Museum on Marine Drive.
Get in touch with the rhythms of your
spirit and enjoy!
Sponsor: BTG Mobile Stage Systems.
A Jam Session of Vehicle
Horns and Drums
Leader: Mr. Dido Morris of "Have
Drums Will Travel", along with his group of 10 to 15
Drummers.
Date: August 14th, 1999
Time: 3:00pm 3:10pm
Location: Same Stage area as above.
A ten minute Jam Session in remembrance
of Terry Fox. He
enjoyed the encouragement of passing vehicle's horns being honked as he
attempted to run across Canada on one leg to raise funds for cancer research.
(This is now known as The Terry Fox Run Foundation,
with annual fund raising runs in September.) Representatives from
the Terry Fox Run Foundation
will be in attendance to hand out information on the September, 1999 run.
Display and contacts for The
Terry Fox Foundation.
Phone Toll free: 1-888-836-9786.
Email: bcyukon@terryfoxrun.org
Sunday's
Hydrangea Festival Events
August
15th, 1999
Marine Drive,White Rock,
And Semiahmoo Mall Parking
Lot, South Surrey.
Cupcake's Cottage on The
Beach
Dates: August 15th, 1999
Time: 10:00am 4:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock
Beach.
Cupcake the Clown invites the children
to her cottage on the beach for fun, games, face painting, stories, and
to bounce inside the Giraffe.
Misting Tent
Date: August 15th, 1999
Time: 10:30am 5:00pm
Location: West end of promenade,
next vital street and Marine Drive, White Rock.
For those who love to be cool on a hot
day. Free event.
Sponsors: ARRYNS mist u, Outdoor
Cooling Systems
And White Rock Water Utilities.
Artists and Craftspeople
Dates: August 15th, 1999
Time: 11:00am 6:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock Beach.
Artists and Craftspeople open up their
display areas along the beach walk. Look for demonstrations and art
in action, too. Lots of garden theme creations are available.
Please phone Lonnie Bell: (604) 589-7095,
before August 5th, 1999 for information.
Tent and Booth Activities
With Samplings By The Sea
Dates: August 15th, 1999
Time: 11:00am 4:00pm
Location: West end of White Rock
Beach.
Try complimentary samples while enjoying
the Marine Drive and Promenade-by-the sea festivities.
Boat Demonstrations
Date: August 15th, 1999
Time: 12:00 (noon) 1:30pm
Location: White Rock Pier.
Enjoy viewing boat and wind sport groups
using oars and sails while they present interesting formations and contests
of skills. Free event.
Post Parade All Floral
Float Display
Date: August 15th, 1999
Time: 1:00pm 5:00pm
Location: Semiahmoo Mall Parking
Lot at 152nd Street and 17th Avenue, South Surrey.
View floral floats and vehicles close
up and photograph these beautiful entries after the floral parade.
Great shopping at the Mall, too.
Sponsor: Semiahmoo Mall.
Composting and Recycling
Event
Date: August 15th, 1999
Time: 5:00pm 9:30pm
Location: Semiahmoo Mall Parking
Lot at 152nd Street and 17th Avenue.
Event: Recycling floral parade float
flowers and plants. Volunteers assist in clean-up of
floral
parade floats and vehicle decorations for use in recycling and composting.
Sponsors: Surrey Compost Education
Center. Please phone: (604) 535-4158.
"We
have the unique and different kinds of qualities within our festival
and population,
to welcome the rest of the world to Surrey,
and all of B.C.
The Hydrangea Blossom
Festival is promoting this beautiful city
we want the rest
of the world to know us."
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to Festivals and Events
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Contact: Elaine Cramer
P.O. Box 412
12882 26 Avenue
Surrey,
British Columbia, V4P 1R9
Canada
Tel: (604) 538-0598
Fax: (604 ) 538-9651
Email: Click Here
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