Courtesy of Sgt. Mel "Shorty" Lemarquand
For further information on this event, see the March of the Prairie Men, page 62. - 3rd last paragraph
"Labour Day was celebrated by the huge "FEESTVIERING" sponsored by the 2nd Canadian Division at Soesterberg Airfield. Each soldier was allowed to bring a lady friend, with the battalion supplying the transportation. The festivities were officially opened by Lt.-Gen. Simonds, G.O.C.-in-C. Canadian Forces in the Netherlands. The affair was an enlargement on the Mardi-Gras held in Germany. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, cokes, coffee were a delight to the thousands of civilians and soldiers alike. U.S. Army softball and hardball teams played exhibition games. The parade of floats, including the unit's elevator float was a huge success. There were many games of chance, movies, girl shows, side-show exhibitions and some civilian acts. The horse racing and horse jumping attractions included entries from the S.Sask.R. with L/Corporals Lcokhard, Haynes, Mann and Litzgus participating. After the evening meal the dance pavilons opened with each regiment having its own floow, and the fun continued until a late hour. It was estimated that over 60,000 people had jammed into the "Feestviering." It was the largest and finest social affair ever put on by the Canadian Army."
The photos were taken by Pte. Steve Yakubowich.
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Sgt. Mel Shorty LeMarquand, MM - Vimy Ridge WWI Canadian Memorial