Officially, the summer solstice arrives in 2023 just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21.

Solstice, schmolstice says the Downtown Vernon Association.

鈥淔orget summer solstice. In Vernon we celebrate the start of everyone鈥檚 favourite season at the Downtown Vernon Sunshine Festival,鈥� said DVA marketing manager Peter Kaz.

The 29th annual DVA Sunshine Festival is set for Saturday, June 17. The past two years, the DVA held a successful alternative called Sunshine 鈥楧ay鈥� that focused on the businesses (while working around regulations for events).

鈥淭his year, we are closing off six city blocks to transform 30th Avenue into a vehicle-free playground for both children and adults,鈥� said Kaz. 鈥淲hile showcasing our wonderful downtown businesses and a few outside vendors, you won鈥檛 get bored. Grab the squad and bask under the Okanagan sun (or cloud).鈥�

The 29th Annual Sunshine Festival is presented by VantageOne Credit Union. It is a free event with free parking at all meters. Play games, meet mascots, listen to live music throughout, find new treasures, eat, dance, shop and so much more.

A sample of what you will see:

- The Food Zone which consists of food trucks, picnic tables w/umbrellas;

- The main stage for bands (on every hour from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and more;

- Children鈥檚 activities can be found in The Kids Zone (the 2900 block). Find games, music, a reptile show, face painting, illusionist, balloon animals and more.

鈥淎t noon LOOK UP! We have a special surprise for you,鈥� said Kaz.

View the DVA or social media for more details. Proudly presented by VantageOne Credit Union and supported by Nixon Wenger.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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