From Warman firefighters to Moose Jaw residents, people across the province are throwing birthday parades for Saskatchewan children.
The parades are replacing traditional birthday parties that were cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a parent, trying to celebrate a six-year-old during this time is tough,” said Firmin Dion, a resident of Warman, Sask., whose son turned six on Sunday.
But there to the rescue was the Warman Fire Department. Since Thursday, they have visited 16 homes of children who had birthdays to celebrate, including Dion’s son, Zacharie.
The firefighters always show up in their red firetruck with a gift basket in hand. “I’m really happy,” said Zacharie following the visit.