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There was rain and there was royalty — both real royals and rock royals — as Canadians gathered on Parliament Hill Saturday for a birthday party like no other.
Though an overnight downpour turned the lawns to lakes, Canadians by the tens of thousands braved lengthy security lines to express their love for their country.
Or, in some cases, to claim their ancestral territory and remind the country that 150 years is just a blink of an eye for First Nations people.
“Let’s not kid ourselves. Today is not really our 150th birthday,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We’re much older than that. Canada and the idea of Canada goes much further back than 150 years. For thousands of years, in this place, people have met, traded, built, loved, lost, fought and grieved.”
The nod to indigenous people was echoed by Gov. Gen. David Johnston
“We’re gathering on Algonquin traditional territory, the site of our Parliament, and we can truly feel the spirit of this land today,” Johnston said. “That spirit of inclusiveness and the desire to do things better is the spirit behind Confederation achieved 150 years ago.”
On Saturday, at least, that territory was waterlogged. Rain fell throughout the morning, making the Hill a quagmire. At one point, Ottawa firefighters arrived with pumps to try to drain the water. But the weather didn’t seem to deter many from making the trek to the Hill.
Photos: A soggy Canada Day in Ottawa
Attendance varied through the day, apparently due to the weather. The Hill’s central lawn reached 75 per cent capacity by about 2 p.m. Capacity is rated at about 31,000 for the Parliamentary lawn, not including surrounding streets, etc. By 5 p.m., that had dropped to about 60 per cent capacity, or about 16,000 people.
The showers let up completely just in time for the arrival by horse-drawn landau of the guests of honour, Charles, Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall. After being greeted by a traditional First Nations dance at the Centennial Flame, the royals made their way to their seats for the first of the day’s two gala stage shows.
Sandwiching the official speeches were performances by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Walk Off the Earth and, memorably, from U2’s Bono and The Edge.
“Your highnesses. Your Canadianesses. Thank you for having us,” Bono told the crowd. “The rain you can blame on the Irish. We have a side gig playing weddings and bar mitzvahs. But this is our first 150th birthday party.”
Though some questioned why an Irish band would take centre stage at Canada’s party, Bono was quick with an explanation of how the Irish had been welcomed in Canada for hundreds of years.
“When others build walls, you open doors. When others divide, you open arms wide. When you lead, others follow, and that’s the real reason The Edge and I are here today,” Bono said before the duo launched into a version of One.
“One life, but we’re not the same,
We get to carry each other, carry each other … ”
Then, with the crowd still cheering, they segued, appropriately, into the Beatles’ Rain.
The crummy weather did force the cancellation of one Canada Day staple: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were grounded, though a maple-leaf adorned CF-18 fighter did make one roaring flypast of the cheering crowd.
“We should be clear and proud that we are celebrating a country that others look to for example. And example of fairness and inclusion, of always striving to be better,” Prince Charles said in his speech on the Hill.
“Around the world, Canada is recognized as a champion of human rights,” he added as the crowd erupted in cheers.
The prince also referenced the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge, 100 years ago in April, and the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives.
“Thousands of them gave of themselves on those fields, far from home. That was a gift to all our futures and one we must never forget.”
Despite the crowds, police said they had few if any incidents through the morning and afternoon.
Paramedics reported a few cases of illness, although only one requiring transport of a patient to hospital.
OC Transpo buses were jammed all day and riders were reporting hour-long waits at some spots as full buses roared past them.
With files from Norm Provencher
bcrawford@postmedia.com
Twitter.com/getBAC
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Though an overnight downpour turned the lawns to lakes, Canadians by the tens of thousands braved lengthy security lines to express their love for their country.
Or, in some cases, to claim their ancestral territory and remind the country that 150 years is just a blink of an eye for First Nations people.
“Let’s not kid ourselves. Today is not really our 150th birthday,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We’re much older than that. Canada and the idea of Canada goes much further back than 150 years. For thousands of years, in this place, people have met, traded, built, loved, lost, fought and grieved.”
The nod to indigenous people was echoed by Gov. Gen. David Johnston
“We’re gathering on Algonquin traditional territory, the site of our Parliament, and we can truly feel the spirit of this land today,” Johnston said. “That spirit of inclusiveness and the desire to do things better is the spirit behind Confederation achieved 150 years ago.”
On Saturday, at least, that territory was waterlogged. Rain fell throughout the morning, making the Hill a quagmire. At one point, Ottawa firefighters arrived with pumps to try to drain the water. But the weather didn’t seem to deter many from making the trek to the Hill.
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People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. L-R eight-year-old Madeline Nieuwoudt, eight-year-old Jack Duncan and six-year-old Ben Nieuwoudt were all smiles as they hit up the scrambler twice in a row. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Thousands of people walk along Rideau St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
The Ultimate Canadian, Don Estabrook, walks along Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Revellers walk along Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. One and a half year old Rabeeta Ahmed with her red balloon Saturday. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Erin Saunderson, 10, from Uxbridge, dances on Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Firefighters pump water off the soggy lawn at Parliament Hill Saturday, Canada Day. /Ottawa Fire Service
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his son Hadrien, greet people during Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau is given a feather by and indigenous dancer as Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau look on during Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Adrian Wyld/CP
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Three and a half year old Sabeeh Ahmed with his flag and balloon Saturday. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People walk through puddles as they take in the Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Fred Chartrand/CP
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles ride in a carriage during Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Adrian Wyld/CP
The line up to go through security checks stretches down Bank Street and through an intersection as crowds head to Parliament Hill July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Ray Paquette, 87, of Ottawa never misses a Canada Day. Blair Crawford/Postmedia
From left: Jasmine Flood, Ainsley Johnstone, Rowen Flood, Braeden Johnstone make the best of a swampy Parliament Hill on Canada Day. Blair Crawford/Postmedia
Thousands of people wait make their way through a long security check lineup on Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Thousands of people line up for security checks along Wellington St. near Bank ST. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A man tosses a little boy up in the air in the middle of a long security check line up on Wellington St. near Bank St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A girl sleeps on her father's shoulders during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A man yawns in a long security check lineup on Wellington St. near Bank St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Gourd Sharma holds his son, Ishant, on the front lawn of Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
People wave flags on the centre stage on the front lawn of Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A woman smiles while watching performers on the centre stage on the front lawn of Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
The Peace Tower is frame in Canadian flags on a man's head during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Rain turned the front lawn of Parliament Hill into a muddy mess during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
People take shelter from the rain on Parliament Hill as the Centennial Flame burns in Ottawa during Canada 150 celebrations on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
Prince Charles inspects the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Adrian Wyld/CP
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Justin Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau watch Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill during a 3 day official visit to Canada on July 1, 2017 in Ottawa. Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Justin Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau, Xavier Trudeau and Ella-Grace Trudeau arrive for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill during a 3 day official visit to Canada on July 1, 2017 in Ottawa. Chris Jackson/Getty
A girl shows her Canadian pride during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
The Peace Tower clock is framed in a dream catcher on Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Three and a half year old Sabeeh Ahmed enjoyed the bouncy castle zone. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Liberal MP Andrew Leslie made remarks at the event. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Four-year-old Dominic Douglas and his sister six-year-old Alice were proudly wearing their Canada Day attire at the Cumberland event on Canada Day. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People pose with busker, Daughters of Midas, centre, during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Darren Brown/Postmedia
Thousands of people wait to make their way through security checks on Elgin St. near Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A woman uses an umbrella hat to protect herself from a light rain on Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A woman watches the morning show on Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. L-R 13-year-old Aneeqah Mehmood and 12-year-old Areeka Noor stand with balloons during the speeches Saturday. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. One and a half year old Rabeeta Ahmed snuggled up in her mother, Khula Imtiaz's arms. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Constance Steinborn and husband Colin Hollingworth sit on the hill in the park watching the performances on stage. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Two-year-old Oaken Gandhi was all business as he was driving car five in the midway. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Seven-year-old Kishana Rajkumar shows off her festive face paint and headband. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People take in the Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Justin Tang/CP
People look on during the Canada Day noon hour show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Justin Tang/CP
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves during the Canada Day noon hour show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Justin Tang/CP
Prince Charles, left to right, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau, Ella-Grace Trudeau and Xavier Trudeau take part in Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
U2's The Edge and Bono perform during Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Seven-year-old Kishana Rajkumar makes her way through one of the midway attractions. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Sisters three-year-old Fiona and five-year-old Keira Cleary share some cotton candy. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Thomas Yiu, centre, takes a photo of members of his family and friends on Sussex St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Thousands of meander through the ByWard Market during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Thousands of people walk along Rideau St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Attendance varied through the day, apparently due to the weather. The Hill’s central lawn reached 75 per cent capacity by about 2 p.m. Capacity is rated at about 31,000 for the Parliamentary lawn, not including surrounding streets, etc. By 5 p.m., that had dropped to about 60 per cent capacity, or about 16,000 people.
The showers let up completely just in time for the arrival by horse-drawn landau of the guests of honour, Charles, Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall. After being greeted by a traditional First Nations dance at the Centennial Flame, the royals made their way to their seats for the first of the day’s two gala stage shows.
Sandwiching the official speeches were performances by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Walk Off the Earth and, memorably, from U2’s Bono and The Edge.
“Your highnesses. Your Canadianesses. Thank you for having us,” Bono told the crowd. “The rain you can blame on the Irish. We have a side gig playing weddings and bar mitzvahs. But this is our first 150th birthday party.”
Though some questioned why an Irish band would take centre stage at Canada’s party, Bono was quick with an explanation of how the Irish had been welcomed in Canada for hundreds of years.
“When others build walls, you open doors. When others divide, you open arms wide. When you lead, others follow, and that’s the real reason The Edge and I are here today,” Bono said before the duo launched into a version of One.
“One life, but we’re not the same,
We get to carry each other, carry each other … ”
Then, with the crowd still cheering, they segued, appropriately, into the Beatles’ Rain.
The crummy weather did force the cancellation of one Canada Day staple: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were grounded, though a maple-leaf adorned CF-18 fighter did make one roaring flypast of the cheering crowd.
“We should be clear and proud that we are celebrating a country that others look to for example. And example of fairness and inclusion, of always striving to be better,” Prince Charles said in his speech on the Hill.
“Around the world, Canada is recognized as a champion of human rights,” he added as the crowd erupted in cheers.
The prince also referenced the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge, 100 years ago in April, and the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives.
“Thousands of them gave of themselves on those fields, far from home. That was a gift to all our futures and one we must never forget.”
Despite the crowds, police said they had few if any incidents through the morning and afternoon.
Paramedics reported a few cases of illness, although only one requiring transport of a patient to hospital.
OC Transpo buses were jammed all day and riders were reporting hour-long waits at some spots as full buses roared past them.
With files from Norm Provencher
bcrawford@postmedia.com
Twitter.com/getBAC
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