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56th annual Gold Cup Parade underway

CBC News | Posted: August 18, 2017 1:00 PM | Last Updated: August 18, 2017

Community groups were out early on Friday morning to prepare their entries

Image | Parade marshal, Gold Cup 2017

Caption: Abegweit First Nation Chief Brian Francis is parade marshal for 2017. (Nancy Russell/CBC)

Big crowds lined the streets of Charlottetown Friday morning for the 56th annual Gold Cup Parade.

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Image | Inflatables, Gold Cup parade, 2017

Caption: Inflatables are always a favourite with the crowd. (Nancy Russell/CBC)

Community groups were out early on Friday morning with preparations.

Image | NFL float, Gold Cup, 2017

Caption: Anne steps in to help on the Northumberland Ferries float. (Nancy Russell/CBC)

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The parade started at 10, but a section of North River Road was shut down at 7 a.m. to allow so participants could line up and put the finishing touches on their entries.

Image | Pony in Gold Cup parade 2017

Caption: Red and white on this pony celebrates the parade theme of Canada, eh? (Nancy Russell/CBC)

Image | Holland College Gold Cup float, 2017

Caption: The Holland College float shows off some of the school's programs. (Nancy Russell/CBC)

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