Minto is lending the Clifford Homecoming Committee $25,000 to get started on plans for August, 2017.
The committee needs to pay deposits now for such things as bands, tents and the cost of creating a website.
The committee is starting early on its bookings since 2017 coincides with Canada’s 150 anniversary and there will be many events competing for such things as bands and tents.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
