Winnipeg, MB - Saturday, May 27 will mark Winnipeg’s first annual Neighbour Day!
On Neighbour Day, the City of Winnipeg and Mayor Brian Bowman are encouraging all Winnipeggers to get together with neighbours and friends as a way to get to know each other better and celebrate the strong community spirit that exists across all of Winnipeg’s diverse neighbourhoods.
“It is my hope that Winnipeg’s Neighbour Day will be a day dedicated to reaching out and simply being neighbourly,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “It is also my hope the day will become an annual event Winnipeggers can use to get together not only as neighbours and friends, but also another way in which we can come together as a city.”
Winnipeggers are encouraged to consider organizing neighbourhood events such as front yard barbecues, a garden party, a community clean-up, or an afternoon picnic in a local park.
“Even small neighbourly gestures, like a BBQ and yard games, can help strengthen relationships and mutual understanding that can help build a stronger, better city,” said Mayor Bowman. “Be creative, and make sure to mark May 27th as a day to get to know your neighbours better!”
To assist Winnipeggers in planning a Neighbour Day event, the City of Winnipeg has created a webpage with information on how to get started on planning a Neighbour Day event such as a block party, a community clean up, or a picnic in the park.
Please visit winnipeg.ca/NeighbourDay for additional details.
Winnipeggers are also encouraged to share their Neighbour Day event with the City on social media by using #WpgNeighbourDay.