Summerfest
Community
Mary Allen Park, Waterloo, 2024
As a committee executive for my Neighbourhood Association (MANA), I co-led a neighbourhood-wide event at our local park. “Summerfest” was the first of its kind at Mary Allen Park, and brought our community together for cool-down activities during the summer heat. The event featured water activities, a mist tent, free ice cream and cold drinks. The Waterloo Fire Department also joined us, with the opportunity to meet the firefighters and see their truck up close. With funding support from the City of Waterloo Neighbourhood Fund, the event was free and accessible to everyone. The park was buzzing with laughter and conversation, and we received positive feedback from participating families and children. Neighbours left feeling refreshed!
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