Hamilton’s 11th annual Children’s Water Festival kicks off this week
HAMILTON, ON – The Children’s Water Festival is a hands-on, outdoor learning experience for grade four students in Hamilton. The festival is meant to educate students about the importance of water conservation, awareness, technology, science and protection. It runs from Tuesday, May 29 to Thursday, May 31 and will welcome approximately 3,000 students to Pier 4 Park.
Media are invited to attend a special ceremony on Wednesday that will celebrate and recognize the generous event sponsors will be held at Pier 4 Park. The ceremony will highlight the memorable accomplishments of the Children’s Water Festival and will honour those partners and sponsors who have contributed to the success of the festival over the years.
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Time: 9:20 am - Ceremony and cheque presentations with photo opportunity | 10 am - Tours of the festival
Location: Pier 4 Park, Leander Dr, Hamilton ON
Special guests:
- Mayor Fred Eisenberger
- Chris Murray, City Manager
- Dan McKinnon, General Manager of Public Works
- Andrew Grice, Director of Hamilton Water
- Representatives from sponsor organizations, including:
- RBC
- Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco
- TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
- Hamilton Port Authority
For more information about the Hamilton Children’s Water Festival, visit: www.hamilton.ca/childrenswaterfestival