Executive Council
July 19, 2010
Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party
The Honourable John C. Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland
and Labrador, and Her Honour Jane Furneaux Crosbie are pleased to invite
the public
to the Annual Garden Party on Government House Grounds
on Wednesday, July 21.
The Garden Party will commence with the Viceregal Salute at 3:00 p.m.
Their Honours will then mingle with guests on the grounds. The Church
Lads' Brigade Band, the Signal Hill Tattoo and the Celtic Fiddlers will
perform and light refreshments will be served by the Girl Guides. At
5:00 p.m., the Ode to Newfoundland,, God Save the Queen,
and O Canada will be played to conclude the Garden Party.
"We look forward to greeting residents and visitors to the province,"
said the Lieutenant Governor. "Jane and I encourage all who have never
visited Government House to come and enjoy the garden, musical
entertainment and their fellow citizens"
Guests should enter through the West Gate off Military Road. There
will be ample parking for 500 vehicles arriving after 2:00 p.m. An area
has been designated inside the West Gate for specially equipped vehicles
for disabled persons. The grounds are wheelchair accessible. Bicycles,
pets, smoking and alcohol are not permitted on the grounds.
In case of inclement weather on July 21, the garden party will be
held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 22.
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Media contact:
Yvonne Parsley
Events Manger
Government House
709-729-4494
2010 07 19 11:30 a.m.