The Consulate General of Canada in Denver is planning a series of events, including civic celebrations and a “Mountie on the Move” Facebook and Twitter contest, for the Denver metro area in celebration of Canada Day on July 1.
The event is meant to put a spotlight on Colorado-Canada trade success, an annual trading relationship valued at $6.1 billion.
Among all nations, Canada is Colorado’s largest bilateral trading partner. More than 100,000 Colorado jobs depend on two-way trade with Canada. There are more than 100 Canadian companies employing more than 10,000 Coloradans.
“Colorado is an important market for two-way trade with Canada,” said Marcy Grossman, Consul General of Canada in Denver. “Our vision is to serve as the central gateway for agriculture, energy, and technology between Canada and Colorado. We want to share with Coloradans the great relationships that already exist, and encourage continued growth of these partnerships.”
Canada Day celebrations will be highlighted on June 27 with a free event in the Plaza of the Denver World Trade Center, 1625 Broadway. The event is open to the public and will include live music, speeches and special visits from Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Cherry Hills Village Mayor Doug Tisdale. Members of the public also will have a chance to receive coupons for a free entrée from Colorado-based Smashburger, which is in the process of establishing locations in Canada, as well as a chance to win tickets to the Sarah McLachlan concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 2. There will also be a mock hockey game for the public to win small Canadian prizes.
Two uniformed officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or “Mounties”, will also be in Denver on June 27 and 30 as part of a “Mountie on the Move” event. The Mounties will be visiting a variety of Denver-area locations, including the free Plaza event, and the public is encouraged to take photos with members of Canadian law enforcement for the chance to win further prizes.
Additional event information and prizes will be available via social media; @CanCGDenver on Twitter, and Facebook.com/CanadaDayCO. Information will also be posted using the hashtag #CanadaDayCO.
Events and activities are being supported through partnerships with 3rd Ave. Studios, the Canada Colorado Association, CH2MHill, Colorado Rapids, Denver Film Society, Lockheed Martin, Molson-Coors, Smashburger and Suncor.
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