Fireworks lit up the night sky to  bring the centennial celebrations to a close – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C.-  Mayor Lyn Hall  sums up the City’s  Centennial celebrations in one  word “Fantastic”.

Over the  past ten days, the City has been  alive with activity  to mark its 100th  birthday. From the opening of the  75th anniversary time capsule  through to  the fireworks last night,  there has been no shortage of  things  for the whole family to do to be part of the party. “It’s an extension of what we did during the Games (2015 Canada Winter Games) ”  says Mayor Hall.

It is clear to him and to Council, that people want to have  reasons to gather “We got the message during the Games when the Plaza  was absolutely packed every night of the week with entertainment .” He says the  Canada Games Plaza has been going non-stop at lunch hours, “There’s been kids programs,  things for adults to do entertainment and we just want to continue doing this.”

Mayor Hall says there  is a role for the City to play  in helping  make events happen, “Every organization that’s considering  having  something in our community, looking for a location, don’t forget about City Hall.  We have the opportunity to close down portions of George Street and portions of 6th Avenue,  7th Avenue and I’m  ecstatic about this.”