Canada's National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) returns to the hill today and will run until Sunday.
The festival kicks off at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Festival Square Stage and will showcase Ukrainian food, music, dance, arts and culture. Dauphin’s Canada’s National Riding & Dancing Cossacks and Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will be performing live at CNUF as well.
Kayla Gillis, president of CNUF, said that it's going to be a really good time.
"We're hoping everyone can join us. Ticket sales have gone really, really well, so we want to thank everybody for purchasing tickets," she added.
She also said that this year, the opening ceremonies will be incorporated into the whole show.
"We actually have the speeches mixed in with the dances and everything, so it's a little bit... more fun than what we've done in the past," CNUF Vice-President Nick Yakimishen added.
There is a shuttle bus service that runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. to get people to and from the site. One-way rides cost $5, but those with weekend wristbands get unlimited rides. Weekend shuttle bus wristbands can be purchased from Ruff’s Furniture for $15.
More information on Canada's National Ukrainian Festival can be found at cnuf.ca.
