If you love parades, make sure you don’t miss the St. Jean-Baptiste Parade being held on Sunday June 24. The parade will assemble at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre at 10 a.m. with departure time scheduled for 11 a.m. The route will end at the Knights of Columbus grounds on Emily Street, the site of the Annual Paroisse St-Jacques Picnique de la Saint Jean Baptiste which will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In conjunction with the parade and picnic, the Club Optimiste Valley Est is organizing a “Safety on Wheels” bicycle clinic for all children of Valley East between the ages of 6 to 14. The clinic will begin with the parade. Children are invited to decorate their bicycle as they see fit, keeping in mind all of the rules and regulations with respect to safety. Those who wish to join the parade with their “scooter”, “roller blades” or their “skateboard” are also welcome. You are also reminded that all children under the age of 18 must wear a safety approved helmet.

When the bikers arrive at the Knights of Columbus grounds, they will take part in the clinic, organized by Denise Fraser of the Sudbury Regional Police. She will perform a safety check on the bikes and remind the children of all of the safety rules that must be followed in order to ensure a safe summer.

While at the picnic, visitors will have a wide variety of activities from which to choose and will enjoy an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.