Hamilton’s 12th 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 28 to Thursday, May 30 and will welcome approximately 3,000 students to Pier 4 Park.

Media are invited to attend a special ceremony on Wednesday, May 29th that will celebrate and recognize the generous event sponsors and community partners that make the event possible. 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 29, 2019
Time:  9:20 am -  Ceremony and cheque presentations with photo opportunity | 10 am -  Tours of the festival
Special guests:

• Mayor Fred Eisenberger
• Councillor Esther Pauls
• Councillor John-Paul Danko
• Andrew Grice, Director of Hamilton Water
• Wilamina McGrimmond - representative of the Frog Clan and organizer of Spirit Bear Drummers
• Representatives from sponsor organizations, including:
  • RBC
  • Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association
  • ArcelorMittal Dofasco
  • TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
  • Hamilton Port Authority
  • Lannick
  • FlowPoint

Location: Pier 4 Park, Leander Dr, Hamilton ON

For more information about the Hamilton Children’s Water Festival, visit: www.hamilton.ca/childrenswaterfestival