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Cloquet's 'Senior Citizens Day' to honor elders June 15

The newly proclaimed celebration is in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and will include activities at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Cloquet is planning the first Senior Citizens Day on June 15 at Veterans Memorial Park. (Jamey Malcomb / 2019 file / Pine Journal)

Among other traditional activities, the Cloquet community will see a new celebration this summer: Senior Citizens Day.

Cloquet Mayor Roger Maki on Tuesday, April 6, proclaimed June 15 as Senior Citizens Day to recognize area residents 60 years or older.

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Cloquet Mayor Roger Maki (Dave Harwig / File / Pine Journal)
Dave Harwig / File / Cloquet Pine Journal

The event, held in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, will take place at Veterans Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include a photo booth, vendors, prize drawings, food and more.

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According to an informational event flier, vendors of all kinds are welcome. Prizes will range from medical supplies to crafts.

“There will be a number of great events," City Administrator Tim Peterson said. "Hopefully, it's a nice day."

Maki explained that the goal of Senior Citizens Day is to recognize and honor older people and their achievements.

"Their valuable contributions to our community create a better place to live," he said. "I hope to see many people attend this fun event."

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