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Opening Ceremonies
A colourful ceremonial procession officially opens this year’s Canadian National Exhibition Association. The official ceremony takes place in front of the historic Princes Gates at 10am on Friday, August 16, 2024.
A colourful ceremonial procession officially opens this year’s Canadian National Exhibition Association. The official ceremony takes place in front of the historic Princes Gates at 10am on Friday, August 16, 2024.