The District of North Vancouver turned 125 years old in August and celebrated the milestone with a birthday festival at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen on Saturday, Sept. 17. Party in the Park attracted hundreds of residents and visitors alike who shared in the festivities.
The event featured plenty of live entertainment, a Show and Shine car show, kids activities, stilt walkers and hula hoop lessons. Attendees also enjoyed some artisan eats and craft beer.
ABBA tribute band ABRA Cadabra had the crowd grooving to the tunes towards the end of the night, followed by a fireworks finale lighting up the sky as the party came to a close. photos Paul McGrath