"A Spectacular Drone Show Lights Up Timmins for Canada Day Celebration"
Innovative Change in Timmins
Timmins is gearing up for an unforgettable Canada Day celebration with a unique twist this year. In collaboration with the Timmins Community Park Association, the city is set to dazzle the skies with a breathtaking drone show as the grand finale to an evening filled with music and treats at Gillies Lake.
Revolutionizing the Tradition
The North Star Drone Show, hailing from Belleville, Ont., will feature a mesmerizing display of 100 drones soaring through the air simultaneously. Scheduled to kick off at 10 p.m. on Monday, the festivities will begin earlier with music starting at 7 p.m., cupcakes, and cake from 8:30 p.m. Plus, there will be food vendors like the McIntyre Coffee Shop and Bubbles Fries for late-night snacks.
Family-Friendly and Pet Safe
Mark Rogers, a member of the organization committee, shared that transitioning from traditional fireworks to a drone show not only makes the event more family and pet-friendly but also helps in avoiding any potential cancellations. Rogers emphasized the concerns regarding fire bans and the effects fireworks have on animals, making the drone show a safer and more inclusive alternative.
A New Perspective on Viewing
Rogers advised spectators to view the drones from a distance to fully appreciate the display’s beauty. “For people watching the show, you don’t want to be right underneath them, so around the perimeter of Gillies Lake would be good, or back further than that,” he suggested. “If you’re right under the drones, you don’t get the full effect.”
Provocative Conclusion
As Timmins embraces this innovative change in their Canada Day celebrations, it opens up new possibilities for a more inclusive and environmentally conscious future. The transition to a mesmerizing drone show not only showcases technological advancements but also prioritizes the well-being of families and pets alike. It challenges traditional notions of fireworks display and invites us to consider alternative ways of celebrating special occasions. Timmins sets an example of embracing change while maintaining the spirit of celebration, uniting communities in a modern and thoughtful manner.
