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VIDEO: Georgetown Highland Games return

Georgetown was a wee bit Scottish this weekend as the Highland Games returned after a pandemic hiatus
Melanie Hennessey
Melanie Hennessey

Georgetown was a wee bit Scottish this weekend as the Highland Games returned after a pandemic hiatus.

The much-anticipated event hits the Georgetown Fairgrounds June 11, with thousands of local residents turning out to enjoy Highland dancing, piping and drumming competitions, men’s and ladies’ Scottish heavyweight competitions and children’s activities.

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MP Adam van Koeverden serves as the Georgetown Highland Games honourary chieftain while other local dignitaries look on. Melanie Hennessey/HaltonHillsToday
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Dozens of Highland dancers entertained the crowd during the massed Highland fling. Melanie Hennessey/HaltonHillsToday
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Sheep herding was among the festivities at the Georgetown Highland Games. Melanie Hennessey/HaltonHillsToday
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Dozens of bagpipers and drummers wowed the crowd in the massed band event at the Georgetown Highland Games. Melanie Hennessey/HaltonHillsToday

 

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Melanie Hennessey serves as the editor for HaltonHillsToday. She has lived in Halton Hills for almost two decades and has spent the past several years covering the community as a journalist.
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