A small-town Canada Day parade in New Brunswick has been cancelled, due to lack of interest.
The Town of Sussex says it received only five entries.
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Community services director Jason Thorne says the holiday is on a Monday this year – creating a long weekend – and people are likely more interested in going to their cottages or other events, rather than working on a parade float.
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Thorne says the town couldn’t justify closing the street and making other preparations for the parade with so few entrants.
He expects a good turnout for other Canada Day events scheduled in the community.
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They include a community breakfast, live music, children’s activities at the arena, and a large fireworks display at night.
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