Cedar Point celebrates 50 years

Cedar Point Park in Likely is celebrating its 50th birthday on Saturday.

Jul. 19, 2012 11:00 a.m.
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Cedar Point Park in Likely is celebrating its 50th birthday on Saturday.

The event starts at noon and will include a free barbecue lunch, Jerry the Moose, and a kids’ scavenger hunt.

BC Parks will also be in attendance with a birthday cake.

Organizers invite everyone to attend and are asking anyone with an old vehicle or bike to bring them along for the “Fly and Shine” show.

New things added to the museum will also be unveiled.

For more information, contact Robin Hood, chair of the park, at 250-790-2458.

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