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Kitchener Musical Society helps mark Victoria Day in downtown Kitchener

The chilly weather didn't keep people from gathering at Victoria Park Monday to celebrate Victoria Day.

Concert part of weekend put together by Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association

A small crowd gathered at Victoria Park on Monday to celebrate Victoria Day. (Carmen Ponciano/CBC)

The chilly weather didn't keep people from bringing their lawn chairs to Victoria Park Monday to enjoy the Kitchener Musical Society Band perform.

At noon, a small crowd gathered to hear them play on one of the park's islands.

The Kitchener Musical Society Band held an hour-long concert at Victoria Park. (Carmen Ponciano/CBC)

The hour-long concert was the tail end of a weekend of activities put together by the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association and the Victoria Park Historical Committee.

The Kitchener Musical Society Band was part of a weekend of events for Victoria Day. (Carmen Ponciano/CBC)

The Victoria Park Historical Committee held a brief ceremony at the Queen Victoria statue to honour the park's namesake.

Members of the Victoria Park Historical Committee held a brief ceremony at the Queen Victoria statue Monday. (Carmen Ponciano/CBC)

People also had the chance to check out new displays at the Victoria Park Gallery.

Many walking by stopped to listen to the Kitchener Musical Society Band. (Carmen Ponciano/CBC)

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