Sunset Series at ICCA
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Cape Breton’s most magical summer traditions. The Sunset Series at Inverness County ...
Chestico Days - Saturday: Road Race & Family Fun Run / Parade / Picnic with live music by Kinna
304 Main Street (Fire Hall); 237 Main Street (St. Stephen's); High Road; 45 Wharf Road (Al MacInnis Sports Centre), Port Hood
Alfred Reynolds Road Race & Family Fun Run (9am)
Port Hood Fire Hall
Registration: between 8-9am at the Port Hood Fire Hall with race starting at 9am
Road Race: 8km, $10 per person
Family Fun Run: 2km, $5 per person or $10 per family
Pancake Breakfast (9-11am)
St. Stephen’s Church Hall
$10 adults | $5 (6-12) | free (5 & under)
Street Parade (11am)
High Road
Come out & see some of the amazing floats put together for this years Chestico Parade!
Chestico Picnic (12-4pm)
Family fun at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre Grounds
Beer Garden & Outdoor Concert featuring KINNA; BBQ hosted by the Port Hood Fire Department; Games & Amusements for the Kids! including Games, Bouncy Castle, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Cotton Candy & More!
Chicken Dinner (12-2pm)
Port Hood Fire Department
$25
Adult Dance (10-2am)
Al MacInnis Sports Centre Grounds
$10 Featuring One Stop Entertainment D.J. Must be 19+ with valid Government I.D. (Must have physical I.D., we will not be accepting I.D’s on cellular devices!)
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