To kick off the city of Cambridge’s 50th anniversary, the mayor will lace up her skates and hit the ice with the community during the city’s Winter Levee.
On Feb. 18, Cambridge mayor Jan Liggett will take part in the annual levee event with a 50th anniversary twist to celebrate the amalgamation of the city.
The director of operations and initiatives at the City of Cambridge, Karen Pepper, is excited to bring the community together to celebrate a big moment in the history of Cambridge.
“We decided to do it on Family Day weekend to give families and the community a wonderful event to attend” said Pepper. “We’re going to party like it's 1973 with a disco DJ, it will be lot’s of fun.”
The city will be transforming Civic Square into a giant ice rink made up of synthetic ice pads to ensure no matter the weather, the celebration won’t be cancelled. Pepper mentions the party will be disco themed, complete with photo booths, decorations and music.
As a part of the 50th anniversary, the city will also be unveiling the added 50 at the end of the Cambridge sign at City Hall. City councillors will be present to chat with constituents and take part in the festivities.
“We are going to have a couple of food trucks, a bunch of kids activities and even an up-close magician walking around in the crowd,” added Pepper.
This event is important for the city, not just because of the anniversary, but because the city loves to reflect on the past and appreciate how far the city has come, said Pepper.
“People in Cambridge are just so proud to be from here. Whether you were here before the amalgamation or recently moved here, this city has so much to offer and the people in it really make it amazing,” she said.
This will be the first official event of the 50th anniversary, but Pepper said many other events throughout the year will carry the same theme.
“We hope to see everyone out there championing their city and coming together as a community to celebrate where they live and all of the amazing things that go on here. As much as this is to honour Cambridge it is also about giving thanks to all the people who make up this town.”
Dickson Street from Wellington to Ainslie streets will be closed on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the event.
