To thank and celebrate Trent's founding partner, the community, join a re-creation of the original opening ceremonies held 50 years ago, including the parade from Trinity Church to Rubidge Retirement Home, the original building for Trent University. A celebration on Rubidge at Sherbrooke will follow.

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 Event Location:

The parade will gather at 12:30 p.m. outside Trinity United Church on Simcoe Street, between Reid and Rubidge Streets. The parade will depart at approximately 1:00 p.m. and proceed south on Rubidge Street, ending at a stage on the street outside of Rubidge Hall, the original location of Trent University. Visit the Rubidge Retirement Home parking lot for an afternoon of fun with the whole family.  

Event Hours: 

Parade will commence at approximately 1:00 p.m. -- rain or shine 

Event Admission:

Free. Children are encouraged to attend.

Event Description

We invite the entire community to join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Trent University as we thank the community & citizens of Peterborough, which has so graciously been home to our school and students for the past 50 years. The Community Parade and Celebration will re-create the original parade and opening ceremonies of 1964, featuring live music and special presentations sponsored by the City of Peterborough. Stick around after the presentations and visit the Rubidge Retirement Home parking lot which will have live music, children’s activities, temporary Trent tattoos, give-away items, hot refreshments and cookies.

Event Details

• The parade will gather on outside Trinity Church on Simcoe Street between Reid Street and Rubidge Street. That small portion will be closed to traffic from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
• Once gathered in front of the Trinity United Church, the parade will proceed south along Rubidge Street toward Sherbrooke Street for about 500 metres to Rubidge Hall, currently the Rubidge Retirement Home. This is the original home of Trent University and a stage will be set up on Rubidge Street in front of the Rubidge Retirement Home to allow for a few special presentations. Road is closed off to traffic for the afternoon.
• Visit the Rubidge Retirement Home parking lot after the presentations for an afternoon of fun with the whole family.
• If you wish to volunteer for the Community Parade & Celebration or for more information on how your group can participate, please contact Joanne Sokolowski by email or call 705-748-1011 ext. 6162

Important Road Closure Information on Saturday October 18, 2014

Please note the following temporary road closures on Saturday October 18, 2014:

• Simcoe Street from the east side of Reid Street to the west side of Rubidge Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Rubidge Street from the south side of King Street to the north side of Sherbrooke Street from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be a stage set up on Rubidge Street in this road closure.

Please note the following will be a rolling closure for the parade as it proceeds South on Rubidge Street:

• Rubidge Street from the south side of Scott Street to the north side of King Street

Please note that Sherbrooke Street will remain open.

King and Charlotte Streets will only close very briefly for the parade but will otherwise remain open.

Posted on Monday, January 7, 2013.