August 2005, The Brampton Guardian

The first annual Brampton Day at Ontario Place will take place Sunday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The one-day event is promising a wide variety of art and entertainment offerings that reflect the beauty and culture of the city.

"We are trying to show the diversity in the city, whether it is in theatre, art, entertainment, heritage or parks," said Janet Proctor, spokesperson for the City of Brampton.

The organizers say the $15 tickets for ages 6-65 as compared to the regular $32 and $10 for ages 4-5 will enable people to enjoy all the rides plus the chance to visit the CNE.

"We are giving people yellow wrist bands or special signature item with the purchase of their ticket," Proctor said. "There will be spotters stationed at Ontario Place who will be giving away on-the-spot prizes and goodie bags."

Tickets have to be purchased in advance either from select locations in Brampton or online at www.ontarioplace.com.

To buy tickets online, click on the "corporate clients," button and enter both the user name and password as Brampton in lower case letters. Access to a printer is needed to print the passes.

Those who buy tickets online will have to present their tickets at the city's welcome booth at the venue in order to receive their wristbands.

Tickets are also available at the following locations:

• Parks and Recreation reception, 24, Queen St. E., 4th floor (limited business hours);
• The Chinguacousy Wellness Centre;
• Century Gardens Recreation Centre;
• South Fletcher's Sportsplex;
• Loafer's Lake Recreation Centre.

The city will provide transportation to and from the event for $8 per person. Buses will depart from City Hall at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10 a.m., and the return times are 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Children under 18 years of age riding the bus must be accompanied by an adult.

Local community groups such as the Brampton Downtown Business Association, Communities in Bloom, Parks and Recreation, local sports and theatre groups, Brampton Arts Council and Visual Arts Brampton are few of the representatives who will be at the event.

Live entertainment will be offered by local singers such as Gayle Ackroyd, rock band Frayed, Alexis Martinex, international song stylist, Carmen Spada besides Punjabi folk dances, half hour skit from Man of La Mancha, the musical and others.