The University is midway through a year-long celebration to recognize its fiftieth anniversary. As we reflect on UPEI's past and significant contributions over the past 50 years, we also want to take the opportunity to engage with the community and look to the exciting possibilities ahead.

The 50th Anniversary Working Group thought one fun way to do this, as well as highlight our special year, was to have a 50th anniversary float constructed and enter several summertime parades across the province. UPEI will be in Summerside (Lobster Carnival) on July 13, Georgetown on July 20, Tyne Valley (Oyster Festival) on August 3, and in Charlottetown (Gold Cup) on August 16. UPEI will also participate in the PEI Pride parade.

UPEI’s float focuses on our iconic quadrangle and SDU Main Building, the oldest building on campus. But in addition to having this great design, we need your help!  We would like to invite all members of the UPEI community, from young to old, and, in particular, past, present, and future students to participate by riding on the float (we expect to be able to accommodate 10-12 people per parade). If you, your family, colleagues, alumni and friends would like to volunteer or to learn more, please email events@upei.ca.

If you can't participate, keep an eye out for and cheer on UPEI's parade float this summer, and visit upei.ca/50 for more information on upcoming events.