Charlottetown celebrates birthday with Natal Day events

Charlottetown is celebrating 162 years as a city this weekend and wants the public to join in the festivities.

The weekend activities includea gardening workshop, a seniors' socialas well as the Natal Day parade.

A skateboard and BMX competition will get underway at 11 a.m. at the Victoria Park Skateboard park. It's set to wrap up around 4 p.m.

The Cultural Pavilion at Victoria Park will be unveiled Saturday night with live music from Lady Soul featuring Kelley Mooney. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Sunday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Victoria Park will also be hosting "Afternoon Fun in the Park."

The event will feature musical entertainment, children's rides and a birthday cake.

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