It is a free military and musical performance on the lawn of Parliament Hill presented on successive evenings during the month of August. It features the soldiers and band of the Ceremonial Guard, other military bands from both Canada and abroad, pipes and drums, and military and civilian performers both national and international. This year it was held August 12 through 15.
Since its inception thirteen years ago as an enlargement of the Ceremonial Guards daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies, it has evolved into
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Parliament Hill [birds eye view for readers not familiar with Canadas capital]...
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The Band ...
of the Ceremonial Guard arrives . These are the same musicians who...
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The Royal ...
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Ceremonial Troop arrives.
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The National ...
Ceremonial Troop takes up position in front of the area where...
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USMC Band portrait The United States Marine Corps has many bands. This is the 2nd Marine...
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All the units ...
of the massed band are represented on the screen behind them this time.
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Ashelin ...
five sisters from Conception Bay, Newfoundland, whose rich individual...
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some of the ...
Stadacona band members, performing during tributes to the Navys...
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Sea Cadets ...
dancing a traditional sailors hornpipe. The Royal Canadian Sea...
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Sailors ...
performing an intricate ballet representing life on the rolling seas.
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1812 Overture One of the highlights of the evening was a 9-minute excerpt from...
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the Carillon ...
in the Peace Tower is played by the Dominion Carilloner, Dr. Andrea...
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Shoulder
ARMS ! They will salute the inspecting officer before marching past.
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O Canada They were conducted for the Canadian anthem by Lieutenant Patrice...
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