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IN PHOTOS: Canada Day around the Southern Interior

Enjoying the heat at Tugboat Beach in Kelowna on Canada Day.

(JOHN MCDONALD / iNFOnews.ca)

July 02, 2015 - 8:00 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Canada's birthday is cause to celebrate and like any good birthday party is not complete without food, friends and fireworks.

There was no shortage of any of this throughout the region, from Kamloops to Shuswap and through the Okanagan. There were many community celebrations and of course many lakes and beaches for those looking to celebrate not only Canada but the amazing weather found in our little part of the country.

Here's a look at Canada Day through the eyes of those enjoying all the festivities.

How did you spend Canada Day? Share your photos below.

News from © iNFOnews, 2015

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