Ottawa, June 27, 2005 — The Royal Canadian
Mounted Police is pleased to invite the media and the public to experience
the 2005 Canadian Sunset Ceremonies from June 29 to July 3 inclusive.
The
theme of this year’s performance is "Celebrating our Veterans” in
recognition of the Year of the Veteran.
Rain or shine, free performances will run nightly from 7-9 p.m. at the
RCMP stables located at the Canadian Police College on St. Laurent Blvd.
North.
The grounds can be accessed via OC Transpo route #7. Free parking is available
directly off the Rockcliffe Parkway, however, space is very limited.
Proceeds
donated by the crowd will be given to the Mounted Police Foundation (MPF)
in support of the War Amps and the RCMP Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood.
The MPF is a not-for-profit organization that manages the RCMP’s Licensing
Program.
Each night, spectators will be treated to a wide variety of performances
beginning with a pre-show at 6 p.m. and concluding with the world famous
Musical Ride and the signature Sunset Ceremony. (See schedule for further
information).
This year’s media sponsors are:
CJOH TV,
Majic 100,
580 CFRA,
CJRC
1150,
The Ottawa Citizen,
TVA - CHOT,
Le Droit and 97,1Couleur
FM.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and be sure to dress for the elements as
the show will go on except in exceptionally bad weather. The grounds are
wheelchair accessible. Food, beverages and souvenirs may be purchased on
the grounds.
Spend a summer evening with friends and family enjoying an Ottawa tradition
and watching a national icon perform!
For more information or for a nightly schedule of events of the 2005 Sunset
Ceremonies, please visit www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca or call the information line
at (613) 742-1335.
For media enquiries, please contact the RCMP’s Public Affairs and
Communication Services Directorate:
Tel: (613) 993-2999
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