Various national anthems rang out atop the Bridge of Nations on June 30, as seven flags were added in the bridge's third phase.
Barbados, Burundi, Egypt, Indonesia, Nepal, Palestine, and Tunisia all took their place on the flag poles lining the Bridge of Nations.
“Not long ago, that bridge was nothing more than a way to get from one end of the city to the other,” said deputy mayor Joscelyne Landry-Altmann.
“Now it is a symbol of our city and our country's celebration of diversity and I want to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who makes this bridge possible.”
One of those people at the forefront of the Bridge of Nations' inception in 2007 was Ursula Sauvé.
“What inspired me to start this project was that I was raised in Switzerland and I was so used to seeing flags flying everywhere, and I missed it,” said Sauvé.
“When I brought the idea to city council they were very supportive. These flags show our city's commitment to unity. All the flags flutter in the same wind.”
Nine years ago, on Canada Day, the first flags were raised, and now nearly 90 flags line the bridge on Paris Street.
Sudbury MP spoke about the flags and Canada's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
“Earlier this month we celebrated Multicultural Day and tomorrow we will celebrate Canada Day, Sudbury is very much a microcosm of Canada as a whole,” said Lefebvre.
“I think I speak for the whole community when I say that we are honoured to have each and every one of you here in Canada and in Sudbury.”
