The wind playfully danced with all.īut there was no holding back. A few lines would cross in mid-air bringing several crashing down together. Kites, of all shapes and sizes, were in assorted stages of lift off or suddenly nose-diving to the ground. For some it was a struggle to get air-borne.
Ī family affair - mothers and fathers, grand-parents and toddlers - all got in the act. Local kite experts, from Hobby and Toy Central, were on hand to answer questions about the do's and don'ts of successful kite flying. Residents were invited to join in the fun and build a small kite for free, courtesy of the City. Last weekend, on June 1, The City of Burlington's annual Kite Festival took place at Brant Hills Community Park, a large open area sports park just below the Niagara Escarpment off Dundas Street.Ĭonditions were perfect: sunny, warm, and just the right amount of continuous breeze for amateurs and professionals to make a day of it. Conditions were perfect for last weekend's annual Burlington Kite Festival.
