Live on the Waterfront takes a hybrid approach this year

THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay's popular Live on the Waterfront concert series will be presented with a hybrid approach this summer.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, last year's program was a virtual one.  Its success was recognized with an achievement award from Festival Events Ontario.

This year, the city's Culture and Events team is pivoting again by offering participants three different ways to take in the entertainment – from your device, at Boomer's Drive-in in Murillo, or in person.

COVID restrictions will limit the in-person attendance to 25, with no individual able to book more than two tickets.

The live performances will be filmed from the top floor of the downtown waterfront parkade, and will be broadcast for viewing on electronic devices or at the drive-in.

"With the restrictions in place around social gatherings, events, and programming, we've had to adapt," said Cultural Development & Events Supervisor Louisa Costanzo.

"We are excited for the opportunity to celebrate local talent this summer, and the hybrid event brings us a little closer to the in-person events we long for."

Live on the Waterfront - Parkade Sessions will take place on four Wednesdays: July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The lineup includes the award-winning Shy-Anne Hovorka, Sean Skiez, CBC Searchlight finalists Lockyer Boys, and Sunday Wilde among others.

Advance tickets for the in-person and drive-in options may be booked starting later this week, free of charge, at www.thunderbay.ca/events.

At Boomer's, a complimentary movie will be screened after the show.