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100s of children march across P.E.I. to mark National Child Day

Kevin Yarr | CBC News | Posted: November 21, 2016 6:00 PM | Last Updated: November 21, 2016

March marks anniversary of international recognition of children's rights.

Image | National Child Day Parade, Charlottetown

Caption: The parade ended with a sing-along on the lawn at Province House. (Stephanie Brown/CBC)

Hundreds of young children marched through downtown Charlottetown and several other Island communities Monday to mark National Child Day.

Image | National Child Day Parade, Charlottetown

Caption: A group of children display a banner at the head of the parade. (Stephanie Brown/CBC)

National Child Day is held every year to mark the anniversary of the United Nations officially recognizing children's rights.

Image | National Child Day Parade, Charlottetown

Caption: Some children took the opportunity to wear costumes. (Stephanie Brown/CBC)

It is also a chance to teach kids about their rights and responsibilities.

Image | National Child Day Parade, Charlottetown

Caption: Shades of purple, yellow, green and blue: there was lots of colour in the street. (Stephanie Brown/CBC)

In Charlottetown, children marched through the downtown, past city hall and to Province House.

Image | National Child Day Parade, Charlottetown

Caption: The parade passes Charlottetown City Hall. (Stephanie Brown/CBC)

Image | National Child Day Parade, Charlottetown

Caption: The parade approaches Province House. (Stephanie Brown/CBC)

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