The team prepares to enter centre stage. .
	Erin and Melissa finished dancing and start hamming it up before the beginning of Acton Idol. .
.	The Acton Firefighters volunteer for the Canada Day Fireworks display (asking only for donations to help cover costs) and they do an amazing job year after year! They set up the fireworks at the point in Prospect Park right beside Fairy Lake. .
.	The firefighters enjoy a small break as they set up the fireworks.
.	The Canada Day birthday cake is cut by many distinguished guests including Country singer Alysha Brooke (far left), MP Michael Chong and Acton BIA's Josey Bonnette. The cakes were provided by the Acton Sobeys grocery store. .
	Some local teens provide some necessary colour for the event as they watch the events. I was joking with them that I thought they might have been in the Olympics because it looks like they are on the winners podium. .
	The rain and thunder came around a few times but the day was very pleasant. .
.	Yuk Yuk's comedian Jeff McEnery MCs the Acton Idol competition. I love the look on the girl to the left of Jeff. .
.	The Acton Idol contestants line up after the competition and await the 5 finalists determination. The finalists will be performing at the Leathertown festival in August.
.	Miss Acton Becky Somerville lends her presence to the days activities. Becky has been a great promoter of Acton and has done a wonderful job during her reign. Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette and councillors Clark Somerville and Jon Hurst also represented the Town and lent a helping hand at the birthday party.

Alysha Brooke and Jamie Thorne sing a duet before Alysha takes over the grandstand.

	Before the fireworks (usually start around 10PM) the kids play with sparklers.
	Some of the patterns and sparks make for some pretty neat viewing.
	The Acton Firefighters Association fireworks erupt over Fairy Lake in Acton's Prospect Park.
	The amount and variety of fireworks was amazing and a great tribute to the work that the Firefighters put into the night - congratulations to all for an exciting Canada Day celebration for all those that worked hard and also participated in the events.