The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Golden Jubilee
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
| In 2002, The Town of Markham, Ontario, Canada, salutes The Queen with a year of celebrations. | |
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Town of Markham Council established the Golden Jubilee Committee of Markham to coordinate Markham activities celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee. |
Her Majesty visited Toronto on 9 October 2002, where she met representatives from Markham. |
She viewed a display representing a new "Golden Jubilee" pathway to be opened in the Cornell area of Markham.
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Events will be held throughout the year. |
On 5 October, at the Markham Fairgrounds, there was a spectacular show: a military Tattoo featuring bands, helicopters, and special performances of all sorts
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The Tattoo is in honour of the Golden Jubilee, and will surely be the highlight of Markham Fair this year. |
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On 6 October 2002, 4:30 p.m. Holy Trinity Church in Thornhill (Brooke Street is west of Yonge Street, off Centre Street in Thornhill) |
An Anglican service of evensong, including hymns connected to the life and work of Queen Elizabeth, offered in thanks-giving for her reign of 50 years. Bring neighbours & friends! |
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The Thornhill Festival ran 21 September 2002, with a parade starting at Noon. |
The "Queen" was there to open events, and spend the day with visitors.
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The Milliken Children's Festival happened 7 September 2002. It was a great success!
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The Golden Jubilee Committee is an active participant. |
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1 July 2002. Canada Day |
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On 30 May -3 June 2002, the Golden Jubilee Town Crier Competition happens in Markham, Toronto and East Gwillimbury. |
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On 21 April 2002, we celebrated Her Majesty's birthday with special worship services, and later a Birthday Party. |
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The Golden Jubilee Commitee went to the Markham Village Farmers' Market, 18 May 2002 |
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The Golden Jubilee started with a special Citizenship ceremony on 6 Feb 2002. To read more about this event,
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On 17 March 2002, Heintzman House in Thornhill celebrated the Golden Jubilee. For details and photos,
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