This day commemorates the island’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist. People gather at the beaches in the afternoon. Then, at midnight, they jump into the ocean backwards three times to symbolize baptism, immersion and new life. The celebration continues with families gathering to enjoy music, food and dancing.
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Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo
9908 Penhorwood Street
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1L3
PO Box 5298
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3G3
Join the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo for our upcoming Community Cultural Awareness Session.
This 3- hour, interactive workshop is designed for individuals and small organizations in the Wood Buffalo community who want to learn about cultural inclusivity and diversity, or who want to meet their Workplace Inclusion Charter goals.
