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The Okanagan Military Tattoo announced that the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club will be participating in the 6th annual event.

The gymnastics club draws athletes from across Canada and all over the world for camps and programs. 

In addition to the consistent production of excellence in competition, for the past 20 years the Club has partnered with the Cirque Theatre Company to produce original theatrical productions using a dynamic fusion of drama, dance, music, rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatics to relay captivating stories. 

Tattoo president and producer Norm Crerar is delighted to have a local group of this calibre perform at the Tattoo.

"The Okanagan rhythmic gymnasts will add a whole new dimension to the Tattoo and they are sure to be a crowd favourite," Crerar said.

In addition to the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, more than 500 performers are scheduled for Vernon's largest annual indoor event.   

Other performers include the Brentwood Imperial Youth Band from the UK, the Calgary Round-Up Band, the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) band, massed pipes and drums from all over B.C., highland dancers, cadet band and drill team, the Canadian Forces Jiffy Jeep Team.

The event goes July 27 and 28 at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Tickets start at $25 and all seating is reserved. Tickets can be purchased online from TicketSeller.ca in Vernon in person or by phone at 250-549-7469.   

For more information go to www.okanagantattoo.ca.