A Moment with the Mayor: Father's Day weekend in Lloydminster

This Father’s Day weekend, June 17-19 in Lloydminster, is shaping up as one to mark on the calendar and one to be remembered for years to come. Ribfest, RCMP Musical Ride and the Just Kruzin’ car show are the headliners on the docket.

Start the weekend by attending and eating delicious barbecue ribs, brisket and much more at Ribfest, returning to Lloydminster Exhibition grounds. This event will be here in its fullness with onsite dining for your pleasure and those looking for refreshments, beer gardens and a cabaret on Friday and Saturday evenings. The proceeds of this great event continue to support Border City Connects and the various transportation options it provides to area residents.

While you may be just thinking about the taste of those great different barbecue vendors, you can also plan on taking dad and the rest of the family to see the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride. There are three great performances scheduled at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grandstand. The Musical Ride is a Canadian tradition since 1876, a troop of 32 scarlet-coated Mounties on majestic black horses present a 30-minute show of intricate figures and cavalry drills choreographed to music. This is your opportunity to attend a world-class event right here in our city.

The Just Kruzin’ Specialty Vehicle Club is excited to host the 14^th Annual Just Kruzin’ Show and Shine on Saturday, June 18. A charity barbecue will be onsite throughout the day. This is a family event complete with a kids zone. For more information, check out @JustKruzin on Facebook or visit www.JustKruzin.com/

As you can see, the Father’s Day weekend is one you don’t want to miss. I hope you plan to visit one or all of these great events in our city and plan to spend some time shopping or dining in our many great retail locations or parks and pathways. Remember the outdoor pool is open, and the spray park at Bud Miller All Seasons Park is also a great family attraction.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, I look forward to seeing you around the community.