St. Stephen Council Halts International Parade After Committee Pressure, Blindsiding U.S. Organizers
Jayna Smith
The cross-border tradition that defines the International Homecoming Festival parade has hit an unexpected roadblock this year. The Municipal District of St. Stephen’s (MDSS) council voted Thursday, July 31, to cancel the Canadian side of the parade — without notifying U.S. Chairperson Andrea Walton, who learned of the decision through a Facebook post.
