Riverboat Days 2002: Opening Ceremonies in George Little Park

The Official Opening Ceremonies for Riverboat Days 2002 was a great family outing. Before things got underway, the Terrace Community Band through a little riverboat atmosphere into the air and Shriners clowns entertained the kids. Then the Terrace Pipes and Drums piped the dignitaries onto the stage and Riverboat Days 2002 was about to begin.

Acting mayor Val George was the first at the podium. "Riverboat Days is one of the most important events in our community," he said, "when we celebrate our history."

It was then the duty of city freeman Vesta Douglas to introduce the Riverboat Days 2002 King and Queen. Otto and Fran Lindstrom have a longstanding connection to the Skeena Valley and our community. They're also world travellers. Otto is veteran, a trapper, and environmentalist, who according to Vesta, will "dance at the drop of a hat." How does she know that? And Fran, apparently, will play a game of bridge "at the drop of a hat."

Then it was time for entertainment which included the Bishuundt Tsimpshian Dancers, the Terrace Scottish Dancers, Dr. Fish with James Powell and Rick Marasco, and the Terrace Nisga'a Dancers.

All-in-all, it was a wonderful evening, and a great beginning for a very busy weekend.

RCMP on horseback and the Terrace Community Band greet arriving guests.
TEXT01	Shriners clowns doing magical things with balloons entertained the kids
Terrace Pipes and Drums escourted official dignitaries onto the stage			Acting mayor Val George
Riverboat Days King and Queen: Otto and Fran Lindstrom	City freeman Vesta Douglas.	Vesta introducing the King and Queen	The official crowning begins.
The Bishuundt Tsimpshian Dancers provided colourful entertainment with cultural dance, somewhat modern dance, and an interactive dance that got the audience involved.
The Terrace Scottish Dancers offered a change of pace with a in plaid.
		Dr. Fishy, with James Powell and Rick Marasco, provided some wonderful riverboat style music.	Attending Riverboat Days 2002 committee members take a bow.
Kids were attracted by the Terrace RCMP's community relations vehicle and an opportunity to chat with an officer.