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St. Paul extends intergalactic welcome to UFO Days

"All visitors from earth or otherwise are welcome to this territory and to the Town of St. Paul."

St. Paul extends intergalactic welcome to UFO Days
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"All visitors from earth or otherwise are welcome to this territory and to the Town of St. Paul."

ST. PAUL - St. Paul is extending an intergalactic welcome this weekend to UFO Days. The event got underway Friday and continues all day today with an open invitation to everyone near and far to join in on some intersteller summer fun. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for July 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the UFO Landing Pad, followed by a costume foot parade that begins at the St. Paul Museum shortly after.

Those interested in UFOs can also find UFO enthusiasts who will be speaking at the Ag Corral from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information about UFO sightings, astronomy, Indigenous star knowledge, local history, and more will be presented. Midway If you're looking to soar to new heights, the midway continues through today and tomorrow at the Rec Centre from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. There are carnival rides, midway games and fair treats.

Whether you’re coming for the midway, UFO speakers, the parade, vendor market, garage sales, opening ceremonies, free family activities, stargazing, or just to experience the World’s First UFO Landing Pad, there’s something for everyone. UFO Landing Pad St. Paul's landmark the UFO Landing Pad has been much talked about through the years ever since it was unveiled in Canada's centennial year - 1967. One of 100 centennial projects that earned St. Paul the recognition as the "Star of Canada" - the UFO Landing Pad symbolizes unity.

Republic of St. Paul (Stargate Alpha) "The area under the World’s First UFO Landing Pad was designated international by the Town of St. Paul as a symbol of our faith that mankind will maintain the outer universe free from national wars and strife. That future travel in space will be safe for all intergalactic beings, all visitors from earth or otherwise are welcome to this territory and to the Town of St. Paul."

- states a commemorative tablet at the site. Whether you're in need of some unity, have a fascination with all things UFO, or just enjoy a midway ride - St. Paul is the place to be this weekend. See you there!

Published
Jul 11, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026
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Lakeland News
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