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PHOTOS: Comox BC Day Parade

Families lined both sides of Comox Avenue for the return of the BC Day Parade, after a COVID-induced two-year absence. The parade is part of the town’s Nautical Days celebration, which took place over the August long weekend.
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The HMCS Quadra Cadet marching band was the first entry in Monday’s BC Day Parade in Comox. Photo by Terry Farrell

Families lined both sides of Comox Avenue for the return of the BC Day Parade, after a COVID-induced two-year absence. The parade is part of the town’s Nautical Days celebration, which took place over the August long weekend.

Record editor Terry Farrell was there with his camera. Here are some of his favourite shots.

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Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner led a lengthy entry from Comox Fire Rescue, which included every vehicle in the fleet. Photo by Terry Farrell
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I wasn’t joking! Photo by Terry Farrell
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And, of course, the Comox Fire Rescue mascot, Sparky. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Waves all around. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Royal Canadian Legion Comox Branch 160 was on hand. Photo by Terry Farrell
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The Royal Canadian Naval Association vehicle was all decked out in flags. Photo by Terry Farrell
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What’s a parade without Shriners’ go-karts? The Campbell River club came down for the event. Photo by Terry Farrell.
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Our favourite parade participant. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Town of Comox employees and councillors were busy interacting with parade attendees. Photo by Terry Farrell
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“Maya the Kid” had her own set of wheels for the parade. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Providence Living had its duet bike in the parade. Photo by Terry Farrell
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The Nautical Days parrot was on hand. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Cumberland Mayor Leslie Baird came along for the ride. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard was all smiles. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Clowns are always fun at parades. The Caring Clowns of the Comox Valley were at the BC Day Parade. Photo by Terry Farrell
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The Comox Valley Marine Search and Rescue unit was blowing bubbles to the crowd. Photo by Terry Farrell
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The Comox Valley Marine Search and Rescue unit was blowing bubbles to the crowd. Photo by Terry Farrell
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The Comox Valley Pipe Band was in fine form. Photo by Terry Farrell
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There were plenty of classic cars. Photo by Terry Farrell
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Is that Elvis? Photo by Terry Farrell
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The Hope Afloat dragon boat team had the most creative entry of the day. Photo by Terry Farrell
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A spray of mist was just the ticket on this hot morning. Photo by Terry Farrell


Terry Farrell

About the Author: Terry Farrell

Terry returned to Black Press in 2014, after seven years at a daily publication in Alberta. He brings 14 years of editorial experience to Comox Valley Record...
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