But the rain didn't dampen the spirit. The day long celebration was filled with non-stop entertainment.
The festivities started with a parade. After, two runners with umbrellas in hand unferled a long (waterproof) banner that crisscrossed the entire Expo site ( I think it was to hold the Guiness world's record as the longest banner, but I could be mistaken). People were asked to hold on to the banner as a symbol of Canadian unity.
The Plaza of Nations hosted
a patriotic show complete with red-jacketed Mounties and a showcase of
uniquely Canadian acts. In the evening, the nightly firework display
was doubled in length.