Performers Announced For Canada Summer Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Wednesday, 6 July 2022 13:13

By Linda Morgan

Tim Hicks, POESY and Tragically Hip guitarist Paul Langois playing.

The 2022 Canada Summer Games will kick off in style!

The Niagara 2022 Host Society says Tim Hicks and POESY will perform at the opening ceremony August 6th at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines.

On August 21st, Tragically Hip guitarist Paul Langlois will join POESY as the musical acts for the closing ceremony.

The closing ceremony will take place at Queen Victoria Park in Niagara Falls.

Both events will also include a "Parade of Teams" with Games participants from all of Canada's provinces and territories.

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