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Friendly gesture made at FE fest
Posted By JOHN ROBBINS , REVIEW STAFF WRITER

There were dark clouds lingering over Lake Erie for much of Canada Day.

But the threat of rain didn’t deter the masses from descending on Mather Arch and the Niagara Parkway near the Peace Bridge for the opening day of Fort Erie’s annual Friendship Festival.

Thousands came out to enjoy the party, which is scheduled to continue through the weekend.

“It has been great so far,” said Flo Odding, the festival’s general manager. “The crowds have been steady. There has been a lot of flags flying, smiles on kids faces. We’re showing who we are today. A lot of spirit.” (more…)

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Passports affecting plans for Friendship Festival
Posted By JOHN LAW

FORT ERIE – Rest assured, it’s still called the Friendship Festival. But manager Flo Odding wishes there was a friendlier vibe this year.

As feared, new border regulations have put a damper on this year’s festivities, as many American visitors – not to mention artists and entertainers – are unable to attend because they still do not have a passport. (more…)

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Diverse lineup planned for Friendship Festival
Theory of a Dead Man, The Spoons, Teenage Head and Helix on bill
Posted By BY ALISON LANGLEY REVIEW STAFF WRITER

Theory of a Dead Man will take centre stage later this month at the annual Fort Erie Friendship Festival.

News that the Vancouver-based trio will be performing has caused “quite a bit excitement,” said Lyn Royce, resource development officer with Fort Erie Festivals.

Singer Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner and bassist Dean Back released their self-titled debut album in 2002.

The Juno winners recently released their third album “Scars and Souvenirs.”

Live music has long been a popular draw at the annual festival which runs from June 27 to July 1.

Teenage Head with Nash The Slash, The Spoons and Helix will entertain the crowds June 28.

Theory of a Dead Man, with Shiloh and The Joys, will perform June 30.

The 22nd annual festival be held near Mather Arch, spread out over five acres of Niagara Parks Commission waterfront land.
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Making friends at the Friendship Festival

MELISSA CHURLY

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 – 07:00

Local News – For Rob Taylor the Friendship Festival was the perfect place to spend the holiday weekend with his family.

“It’s really family focused, right down to the people who work here,” said Taylor, who spent Saturday and Monday at the festival with his son.

“On one of the rides, my son got scared they let him off and even gave him the tickets back. They are very courteous.” (more…)

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Festival offers buskers, rides and Rock Stars

JENNIFER PELLEGRINI

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 – 07:00

Local News – Organizers of the 21st annual Friendship Festival have taken a different approach to the cross-border celebration in 2007.

“The buskers are really what we’re pushing this year,” said event co-ordinator Sandy Pedersen, who was hired last month to put together entertainment for the event, which runs June 29 to July 2 in Fort Erie, and June 29 to July 4 in Buffalo. (more…)