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Air Cadets on parade at Sunday in Coquitlam

Local air cadets will hold their 46th annual ceremonial parade this weekend. Members of 754 Phoenix Squadron Air Cadets will parade starting at 1 p.m. Sunday at Dr. Charles Best secondary school (guests should be seated by 12:45 p.m.).

Local air cadets will hold their 46th annual ceremonial parade this weekend.

Members of 754 Phoenix Squadron Air Cadets will parade starting at 1 p.m. Sunday at Dr. Charles Best secondary school (guests should be seated by 12:45 p.m.).

They will be inspected by the reviewing officer, Supt. Claude Wilcott of Coquitlam RCMP. Under the command of Capt. Tim Ferguson and Warrant Officer Ryan Halmich, the cadets will parade in a formal tradition demonstrating their high standard of dress and deportment. Other demonstrations of the cadet program include dynamic displays from the squadron's band, choir, first aid, biathlon, robotics and the precision drill team.

Guests can meet cadets and officers at a reception following the parade where displays will be available for viewing. This is also an opportunity for kids 12 to 18 years to see what the program is all about.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 604-936-8211.

Best secondary is located at 2525 Como Lake Ave. in Coquitlam.