PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Peggy’s Cove to Celebrate 200th Anniversary with Symphony Performance

(Friday, September 23, 2011) – An hour-long symphony performance with a fireworks finale is scheduled to mark the 200th anniversary celebrations for Peggy’s Cove at a free outdoor event on Saturday evening. The suggested arrival time for the Symphony Nova Scotia ROCKS Peggy’s Cove show is 6:30 p.m.

As a reminder, event organizers would like to advise that parking in the area is limited and people are asked to please car pool if possible. There are parking lots located at a further distance from the event site that will be serviced by a bus shuttle from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. And, as the show is an outdoor event, spectators are required to bring their own chair.

Also, please remember, rain or shine, organizers are advising people to check www.halifax.ca/eventsor call 490-6776 before leaving to check on event status.It is also requested that those interested in attending please visit www.peggyscove.org ( http://www.peggyscove.org/ )or call 490-4782 to RSVP.

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Contact:
Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Communications
490-5940