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Canal Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
August 31, 2010
Mayor Fenty, Tommy Wells, and associated bigwigs assembled to break ground at Canal Park, scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.
Waiting for the ceremony to get underway at Second and M Streets, SE.
Early arrivals huddling in the shade.
Mayor Fenty, Christopher Smith of W.C. Smith (who has been instrumental in getting Canal Park built), and Ward 6 council member Tommy Wells.
Mayor Fenty tells the crowd about the $20 million the city has spent on parks during the past few years (also mentioning Diamond Teague Park and the soon-to-open Yards Park).
Chris Vanarsdale of the Canal Park Development Association, Steven Segal of the Deputy Mayor's office, Deputy Mayor Valerie Santos, and Chris Smith.
A big crowd was on hand for the festivities.
Tommy Wells talks up how great Canal Park will be, with its many amenities, including an ice-skating rink, which sounded very good on such a hot day.
Chris Vanarsdale, who has guided the development of the park for the past few years, addresses the crowd.
Chris Smith and Mayor Fenty having a chat.
Mayor Fenty and Tommy Wells prepare to unveil the new sign at Second and M.
Ta-da!
High five!
The bigwigs pose with the sign.
Time to break the ground.
Ready....
Go!
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