GALLERY: Community celebrates during Diamond Valley Day

Robert Korotyszyn Jun 3, 2023 5:54 PM
Members of the 1st Oilfields Turner Valley Scouts carry the parade banner during the Diamond Valley Parade on June 3. ▲
A pancake breakfast at Oilfields High School took place before the parade began in Diamond Valley on June 3.▲
Entertainer Garth Slusar warms up the crowd before the Diamond Valley Parade in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
Members of the Lil Legendary Leos ride a float and wave to the crown during the Diamond Valley Parade in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
An Indigenous dancer waves to the crowd during the Diamond Valley Parade on June 3. ▲
A Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon takes part in the Diamond Valley Parade in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
Horses and riders make their way down Centre Avenue in Diamond Valley during the parade on June 3. ▲
An entry in the Diamond Valley Parade in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
Dancers perform during the Diamond Valley Parade in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
An outdoor market at Millennium Park during Diamond Valley Day in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
Maverick Kelly waves a Diamond Valley flag at Millennium Park in Diamond Valley on Diamond Valley Day on June 3. ▲
Lucy Nilsson looks in a mirror after getting her face painted during Diamond Valley Day at Millennium Park in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
Shaylee Sutherland holds a bird at the petting zoo at Millennium Park during Diamond Valley Day on June 3. ▲
Oilfields High School teacher Joscelyn Aubrey gets dunked during Diamond Valley Day at Millennium Park on June 3. ▲
Cooper, age 5, turns on the fire hose to spray flames at the Junior Firefighter Challenge at Millennium Park during Diamond Valley Day on June 3. ▲
Harlyn Napoleone takes a swing at an inflatable batting cage during Diamond Valley Day at Millennium Park on June 3. ▲
Oilfields High School students, from left, Kayla Boyarski, Aneleigh Wright, Ava Spring, Elliot Wiebe and Nolan Wight at Millennium Park in Diamond Valley on June 3. The students were making cotton candy during Diamond Valley Day to raise funds for the school's digi-tech program.▲
Quilter Nancy Neufeld displays quilts at a quilt show and sale in Diamond Valley on June 3. ▲
Members of the Sheep Creek Arts Council, from left, Marianne Rowntree, Pat Rowe, and Renee Carrier display their art in Diamond Valley on June 3. The Council held an art show and bake sale as part of Diamond Valley Day. ▲

Celebrations in Diamond Valley hit a couple of milestones this year.

The first Diamond Valley Day since Black Diamond and Turner Valley united was held on June 3, and the theme of the day was Amalgamation Celebration.

It was also the 55th anniversary of the Diamond Valley Parade.

Diamond Valley Day began with a pancake breakfast at Oilfields High School before the parade started.

After the parade looped through town, festivities moved to Millennium Park for Diamond Valley Day.

Attractions at Millennium Park included several bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting and a dunk tank.

Several other events were held in conjunction with Diamond Valley Day, including a bake sale and quilt show hosted by the Sheep Creek Arts Council, and a plant sale hosted by the Valley Neighbours Club.

 

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