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Pirates galore at Port Lambton Gala Days

August 1, 2026

The Independent

The St. Clair Parkway in Port Lambton was lined with people Saturday morning for the Port Lambton Gala Days parade.

Port Lambton baseball teams were front and centre for the Gala Days Parade Aug. 1.
Port Lambton baseball teams were front and centre for the Gala Days Parade Aug. 1.
This pirate was handing out treasure to kids along the Gala Days Parade route Aug. 1.
There was a mad dash for candy during the Port Lambton Gala Days Parade Aug. 1, 2026.
The Forest Legion Pipe Band headed up the parade at the Port Lambton Gala Days, Aug. 1, 2026.
The U9 ball team set sale along the St. Clair Parkway in the Port Lambton Gala Days parade Aug. 1.

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