For the West Kelowna children with birthdays during the COVID-19 pandemic, car parades brought pure joy and signs of love. For the community, they brought a way to be together, while remaining apart.
But moving forward, the parents in West Kelowna who pioneered birthday car parades have now hit the brakes. “We just decided last night: we’re going to have to end,” organizer Jennifer Sterling said.
The decision to cancel the parade was prompted by Wednesday’s message from the prime minister, she said. “Staying home is your way to serve,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had told Canadians during his morning speech.
The parents took his words to heart. “Our federal government is saying, ‘Do your civic duty, stay home’,” Sterling said. [ Sign up