Sunset Soiree and Pints in the Park 2022
Summer social and strumming and suds in the park both significant successes
Where were you on Saturday July 2, 2022? Were you enjoying the sunshine in one of our bright blue Adirondak chairs while eating an ice cream cone or sipping a cold beer? Were you browsing one of our local vendors, or playing some mölkky on the lawn? Maybe you were touring the building at 1805 Gaspé Avenue or enjoying socializing with friends and neighbours in a gorgeous outdoor space over some local bites.
Hopefully you were at Sunset Soiree, the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC)’s newest community event which took place at our newest satellite location at 1805 Gaspé Ave. in Manor Park. Sunset Soiree was a way for MPCC to showcase our Gaspé location while bringing together friends, neighbours and community. Guests enjoyed cold beers on a hot day, games, glitter tattoos, vendors, local restaurant fare and more.
Coordinated with RCMP’s sunset ceremony Musical Ride, we capitalized on some additional foot traffic in the area and introduced ourselves to new friends and neighbours. The event was a great success, and even more fun to host.
Sweet summer hits
Twenty short days later, we rolled out the hypothetical red carpet and welcomed Manor Park and surrounding areas to our community centre west lawn again for our second summer Pints in the Park.
A lively and social afternoon unfolded, with beer vendors Whiprsnapr Brewing (Bells Corners, 14 Bexley Place.), Good Prospects (Manor Park, 411 St. Laurent Blvd), Orleans Brewing Co (Orleans, 4380 Innes Rd) keeping it lively. Snack O Shack, Almanac Grain & Baccanalle kept the crowds fed, and an array of local vendors allowed guests to shop local goods and services!
Randy Frobel (We Were Sharks) hit the grassy stage mid-afternoon and entertained the crowd with some sweet summer time hits, and Jason Kokkovas blew us away with his selection of requestable cover songs.
Despite the torrential downpour experienced halfway through the event, Kokkovas had the crowd in the palm of his hand, not missing a beat despite the rain. When the rough weather passed a rainbow emerged and guests continued to dance, socialize and party into the early evening.
Two epic summer events, right here in Manor Park. And not to be forgotten – none of this could have happened without the help from so many amazing volunteers and staff. You know who you are, and you are appreciated beyond words. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.
Event organizers are so proud – and also grateful – to be able to bring you these events. The community support and participation never fails to blow the MPCC away. We love serving this amazing community and are honoured you choose to spend your time with us!