Braving incessant rain, thousands turned out across Canada to mark its 150th birthday with outdoor concerts, massive fireworks display and a royal visit by Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla
(From left) People gather in the rain to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. Pics/AFP
Braving incessant rain, thousands turned out across Canada to mark its 150th birthday with outdoor concerts, massive fireworks display and a royal visit by Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accompanied by Prince Charles, kicked off the celebrations in the capital on Sunday, speaking to large crowds on Parliament Hill. "Canada is a country made strong not in spite of our differences but because of them," Trudeau said.
The festivities to mark the day included a concert by Canadian artists, a citizenship ceremony for new Canadians and a massive fireworks display. Musicians, including Bono and other members of Irish rock band U2 gave performances. Canadian theatre giants Cirque du Soleil also participated in the celebrations.
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