Disney's Pooh & Friends Return to Winnipeg for Annual Friendship Day
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (WDC Canada) -- The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd. announced that for the third year in a row, Winnipeg will be host to North America's only Pooh Friendship Day celebration, held on Sunday, August 18 in Assiniboine Park. The annual Winnipeg family festival celebrates both the meaning of friendship and the city's famous connection to the loveable bear, Winnie the Pooh. "Given Winnipeg's historical connec-tion, it is especially gratifying to once again bring Pooh Friendship Day to the city that represents Winnie the Pooh's namesake," says Allison Greer, Senior Marketing Manager, Walt Disney Canada. The one-day festival of friendship is packed with entertainment and activities for the entire family. This year, attendees will be treated to performances by: Canada's R&B diva -- Deborah ; Halifax's Country sensation -- Terry Kelly; Disney's own Toy Story 2 featured band -- Riders in the Sky; Children's entertainer Norman Foote; and hosted by MC's Sharon and Bram. Adding to the fun, numerous interactive Pooh-themed activities and entertainment will be offered. In addition, Winnie the Pooh and his friends Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet will be on-site, spreading their special friendship message to everyone. This year marks the first time that Pooh Friendship Day will be opened with the raising of the first-ever Canadian Pooh Friendship Flag -- a flag made up of a collection of drawings from children nationwide that represent what friendship means to Canadian kids. The flag will con-tinue to fly at the Park in Winnipeg throughout the year. Although Pooh Friendship Day has also been cele-brated in Niagara Falls and Toronto, the Festival's permanent home is Winnipeg, Manitoba -- home of the original "Winnie."
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (WDC Canada) -- The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd. announced that for the third year in a row, Winnipeg will be host to North America's only Pooh Friendship Day celebration, held on Sunday, August 18 in Assiniboine Park. The annual Winnipeg family festival celebrates both the meaning of friendship and the city's famous connection to the loveable bear, Winnie the Pooh. "Given Winnipeg's historical connec-tion, it is especially gratifying to once again bring Pooh Friendship Day to the city that represents Winnie the Pooh's namesake," says Allison Greer, Senior Marketing Manager, Walt Disney Canada. The one-day festival of friendship is packed with entertainment and activities for the entire family. This year, attendees will be treated to performances by: Canada's R&B diva -- Deborah ; Halifax's Country sensation -- Terry Kelly; Disney's own Toy Story 2 featured band -- Riders in the Sky; Children's entertainer Norman Foote; and hosted by MC's Sharon and Bram. Adding to the fun, numerous interactive Pooh-themed activities and entertainment will be offered. In addition, Winnie the Pooh and his friends Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet will be on-site, spreading their special friendship message to everyone. This year marks the first time that Pooh Friendship Day will be opened with the raising of the first-ever Canadian Pooh Friendship Flag -- a flag made up of a collection of drawings from children nationwide that represent what friendship means to Canadian kids. The flag will con-tinue to fly at the Park in Winnipeg throughout the year. Although Pooh Friendship Day has also been cele-brated in Niagara Falls and Toronto, the Festival's permanent home is Winnipeg, Manitoba -- home of the original "Winnie."