Moncton Celebrates its 125th Birthday!

There was lots to photograph for the City of Moncton in the past few days as it kicked off its 125th Birthday celebrations throughout the city. The lack of a downtown centre did not seem to be an issue the past few days as proud Monctonians, and new to Moncton residents embraced every event. Simple Plan played to a big crowd down on the waterfront then got to see the first fireworks of the year. The long tough winter we are leaving behind may have played a part, but either way, people seemed happy and energized.

Resurgo place was hopping, where many took advantage of seeing its impressive showcase of history and interactive modules where power and transportation energized young and old. Lucky for me, Resurgo Place is across the street from my studio. Other event locations included the Capitol Theatre, Moncton Market, Frye Festival/ Blue Cross Centre and the Magnetic Hill Zoo.

I will let the photos speak for themselves. Happy Birthday Moncton!

Dance performances/Capitol Theatre

The fans loved tossing these around during Simple Plan’s performance

When mascots are the group photo- Special guest- FIFA’s Schueme

Dance performances/Capitol Theatre

Kids play, there’s lots for kids at the TDC

Frye Festival, Blue Cross Center

Frye Festival, Blue Cross Center

MP Robert Goguen, Artists Paul-Edouard Bourque, Ann Balch, Yvon Gallant, Claude Roussel, Charles Flewelling, Derek Martin(chair,DMCI) & Mayor George LeBlanc

Dance performances/Capitol Theatre

1-2-5 ! New Monctonian’s celebrate with Deputy Mayor Crossman

Raven Spanier, architect has much to proud of – Resurgo Place

Frye Festival, Blue Cross Center

These ladies made a very impressive quilt and donated it to the city

Frye Festival, Blue Cross Ctr

WIld Willie of the Moncton WIldcats plays a role in Reading is Wild. It seemed like a fun thing to do with Northrup Frye ‘s outside the Blue Cross Center