May 19, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce the 37th Annual Kite Festival presented by Ontario Power Generation. The City's annual celebration of flight is back at Chippewa Park on Sunday, June 4, from 12 - 4 pm. Families are invited to fly their own kites, watch the pro fliers take over the sky with giant kites, and learn about different forms of flight. Event admission is free. Rides and bouncy castles will also be available for a fee, and food concessions will be onsite.

"The Kite Festival is an exciting event we host each year to delight families while educating them more about flight," said Ashley Young, Cultural Development Supervisor. "In addition to kite flying, there are also lots of interactive activities taking place. We encourage everyone to come out and get involved. The giant kites are also an amazing sight that are not to be missed."

Highlights of the 2017 Kite Festival include: 

  • Giant kites from pro kite fliers
  • Free fly zone where you can fly kites and win prizes
  • Build your own kites, windsocks, hot air balloons, pinwheels and helicopters
  • Paper airplane workshops and competition
  • Alexander Graham Bell kite-making activities and books
  • The Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre
  • Beach bubbles
  • Ultimate Parties' rockets
  • Face painting and balloon creations with A Giggle of Clownz
  • Superheroes from Chippewa Summer Camps
  • Inflatables with Fun-tasic Castles
  • Eric the Juggler busking throughout the park
  • Food vendors
  • Plus much more

For more information, visit www.thunderbay.ca/events.

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Contact: Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor, 625-2487, ayoung@thunderbay.ca