PHOTOS: Enderby throws Canada Day bash

Published 5:00 pm Thursday, July 2, 2026

The annual parade through its streets kicked off Canada Day celebrations Wednesday, July 1, in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Councillor Shawn Shisido (hat, left), Mayor Huck Galbraith (checkered shirt), and Coun. David Rayme represent the city during Enderby’s annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1, while Coun. Tundra Baird (far right) hands out goodies to parade-goers. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Regional District of North Okanagan Electoral Area F (Rural Enderby) director Alyssa Hopkins offers bubble gum to the audience at the annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1, through the streets of Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

The A.L. Fortune Drumline team was a hit during Enderby’s annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Bubbles were a hit at the annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1, in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Christmas in July? Well, why not? A tree decorated with Canadian flags was a float during the annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1, in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vintage vehicles were a big part of the Canada Day parade July 1 in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vintage vehicles, including tractors, were a big part of the Canada Day parade July 1 in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

The Artistry in Motion Dance Company troupe was having a blast during the annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1, in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Enderby Fire Department firefighter Ben Melin had a unique way of cooling down the crowd during the annual Canada Day parade Wednesday, July 1, in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

While perhaps not having the same amount of pressure as their parents using an actual fire hose, efforts of children atop an Enderby Fire Department truck soaking the parade-goers on a hot Wednesday morning was appreciated during the annual Enderby Canada Day parade July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

A free swim in Enderby’s new outdoor pool at Barnes Park was offered to the community and visitors on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Mom Rayne (right) and daughter Elly (two) from Salmon Arm were among the first to enjoy a free swim at Enderby’s new outdoor pool in Barnes Park during Canada Day celebrations Wednesday, July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Lifeguards Toshie Okada (left) and Beth Ralston were on hand for the free Canada Day swim in Enderby at the city’s new outdoor pool in Barnes Park on July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Armstrong visitors Maddie De Clerk (from left), Evelyn Dyck, and Brielle De Clerk enjoy the new outdoor pool at Enderby’s Barnes Park during Canada Day celebrations July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Val and Dave Stranger of Enderby (left), along with Shirley and George Teledecke of Vernon, enjoy looking at a 1906 Maxwell during a Canada Day Classic Car Show Wednesday, July 1, at Enderby’s Riverside Park. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Bill Udy’s 1954 Chevy convertible was photographed a lot during the Canada Day Classic Car Show at Enderby’s Riverside Park July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Among the couples taking in the Canada Day Classic Car Show at Enderby’s Riverside Park July 1 were the aptly dressed Callum Colvine (left) and Aryn Lisitza of Calgary. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Lyla Gietema of Enderby collects as much paper money as possible while in a wind tunnel during Canada Day celebrations at Enderby’s Riverside Park July 1. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Harvey Gieterma of Enderby cleverly uses his shirt to collect paper money in a wind tunner during Canada Day celebrations Wednesday, July 1, at Riverside Park in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Carla Johnson of Salmon Arm (left) receives a henna tattoo from Kiran Chopra during Canada Day celebrations Wednesday, July 1, at Riverside Park in Enderby. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Ava Wallis from Armstrong (left) show mom Allisha Wallis, centre,and grandma Lori Stauffer of Enderby the correct way to hula hoop at the Canada Day celebrations Wednesday, July 1, in Enderby’s Riverside Park. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

When Enderby throws a party for the country, the community responds.

Crowds were big all throughout the day Wednesday, July 1, as Enderby and other North Okanagan communities celebrated Canada’s 159th birthday.

Things began with the Lions Club’s pancake breakfast, followed by the annual Canada Day parade.

People came from throughout the region to enjoy a swim in the beautiful brand new outdoor pool at Barnes Park, and crowds were captivated by food, fun, and vintage vehicles at Riverside Park.

The day ended with firework celebrations.