Fort Erie Mayor to Take Part in Torch Relay

Friday, 10 June 2022 05:37

By Tami Jeanneret

Pep rally to be held to greet torch's arrival in the town

The Canada Summer Games Torch Relay is coming to Fort Erie on July 2nd.

Mayor Redekop will be the first individual to run.

The "Pep Rally" starts at 9am at the Crystal Ridge Arena and the "Ending Celebration" will take place at 11am at the Fort Erie Leisureplex.

The Torch is making its way to all 12 Niagara municipalities as it makes its way to the Meridian Centre for the opening ceremony August 6th.

The link to the complete torch itinerary is here.

The Canada Summer Games run in Niagara from August 6th to the 21st.

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