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PARRSBORO, N.S. – Blue skies and free ice cream were served during the Family Kite Flying event Saturday at Partridge Island just outside of Parrsboro.

SaltWire Network | Posted: July 15, 2017, midnight | Updated: Sept. 29, 2017, 7:03 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Six-year-old Sophia watches as her mom Heidi gets the kite up in the air.
Six-year-old Sophia watches as her mom Heidi gets the kite up in the air.

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There was only one problem. Somebody forgot to order the wind.

Despite the lack of wind, youngsters still tried their best to get their kites to take flight by running along the beach with kites fluttering close behind.

Three-year-old Macy Canning runs with her kite while her dad Scott watches.
Three-year-old Macy Canning with her seven-year-old brother Benson Canning.
12-year-old Zachary McCully gets prepared for another run with his kite, while Benson Canning runs behind him.
It was a very calm day.
A boat was anchored just off shore from Partridge Beach.

The event was sponsored by the Parrsboro Lions Club, which provided free ice cream from the Ottawa House Museum for kids who attended the event.

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