September 26, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is encouraging local youth to get involved in a new feature at this year's Exploring our Routes event on October 15 at the Kinsmen Youth Centre and Northwood Playfield.  For the first time, the afternoon event will feature a youth Battle of the Bands competition. 

The Battle of the Bands is scheduled to start at 1 pm with the winner announced at 4 pm. The City encourages all youth musicians and groups with members 18 years of age and under to enter and showcase their talents. All genres of music that are suitable for a family-friendly event are eligible.  Entry forms are available at thunderbay.ca/events or by emailing culture@thunderbay.ca.

Exploring Our Routes will also feature many other activities for the family including Ultimate Gymnastics' Try It Zone, a photography workshop with Kirvan Photography, face painting, pick-up games of soccer and basketball, Ashley's Little Rabbitry petting zoo, and so much more! 

Exploring Our Routes is presented by Ontario Power Generation.

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