Missionites came out in full force on Sunday to help Mission celebrate its 125th birthday.
The Heritage Picnic in the Park attracted a large crowd to Fraser River Heritage Park to enjoy the festivities.
The picnic featured everything from three-legged and potato sack races, to a logging show and watermelon eating contest. Visitors could take a leisurely stroll around the park and see volunteers dressed in old-time clothing discussing different historic moments.
The event also featured a chili cook-off, horse carriage rides, face painting , displays picnic lunches, a birthday cake and more.
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