The City of Thunder Bay is inviting community groups to apply to participate in the Recreation & Culture Division's annual events series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw tens of thousands of attendees. Community group opportunities include over 12 event dates.
Recreation & Culture events include, but are not limited to:
- SnowDay on the Waterfront - February 17
- Quest: Tech & Gaming - May 9 & 10
- Kite Festival - June 8
- Canada Day - July 1
- Teddy Bears Picnic - July 8
- Live on the Waterfront - July 16/23/30 August 6/13/20/27/28
- Arts & Culture Under the Lights - September 19
- Culture Days - September 19 - October 12
In order to be considered for these and other events, applicants will need to complete the following:
- This "Call for Community Groups" form, completely and accurately filled in.
- An internet link to the group's web page or social media account(s).
- Maintain a minimum of $5,000,000 General Liability insurance. Proof of insurance, listing the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay as additional insured for the purpose of your participation in the event must be provided on a City of Thunder Bay Certificate of Insurance Form.
*Additional items may be requested
Please note:
- Incomplete and/or late applications may not be considered.
- Preference will be given to local community groups that have a mandate, service, and/or programming relevant to the selected event(s) and offer value-added information, activities, and/or giveaway items.
- The City of Thunder Bay has the sole discretion to accept or reject applications (i.e. booths or activities promoting political/religious groups or values, and activities/products not appropriate for a family audience will not be allowed).
- Selection decisions made by City Event Staff will be final.
- While participating in events, community groups are to conduct themselves in a manner that is suitable for a family venue. All selected groups will be required to sign and abide by the City's Community Group Code of Conduct.
- City Event Staff will determine Community Group placement at each event site and date. Placement is not guaranteed from year to year or event to event. Placement decisions made by City Event Staff are final.
- Fundraising activities that do not include an event-relevant product or service, i.e. raffles, draws, or ticket sales for other events and activities, will not be accepted.
All questions and inquiries regarding this or any other call can be directed to culture@thunderbay.ca
