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The corner of Lawrence and Ellis in Kelowna, was busier that usual Tuesday.
People from all over the city came to experience National Aboriginal Day, a day to recognize cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society hosted the day's events, setting up a teepee and creating different stations for people to participate in cultural arts.
Children from School District 23 came downtown to take part in face painting, jewlery making and story telling.
Kathleen Bray, the event coordinator, says, there will probably be around 2000 people that come to check out the event.
"Its a wonderful experience, where people come as guests but leave as friends."
Bray says Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society has always held an event to celebrate Summer Solstice since the doors opened in 1974.
National Aboriginal Day was actually created in 1982 by the National Indian Brotherhood and Bray says the nationally recognized day always corresponds with the first day of summer.
"After today we can start our sun-dances as the winter season is over, we will probably have our first sun-dance next week."
According to Bray the Friendship Society was given a $5,000 grant from the city for the event.
"We are able to use the money from the city for a better sound system, a bigger tent and to give away prizes."
Kelowna Mayor, Sharon Shepherd will recognize the day in an official proclamation.
National Aboriginal Day is part of the series, Celebrate Canada days, beginning with National Aboriginal Day, and followed by St-Jean Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, and ending with Canada Day on July 1.
