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LOCAL Prov. Wpg Beach Mayor Tony Pimento watches crashing waves that flooded the beach as visitors and locals arrive to watch the water at Winnipeg Beach. High winds cause water to crash over the break wall at boardwalk and bike path , the boardwalk is closed due to a   High water.  Wind advisory. Winnipeg Beach Mayor Tony Pimentel says Boardwalk Days are still on . Our annual summer festival returns for another year featuring a HUGE midway by Wondershows, an outdoor craft & vendor market under a tent, pancake breakfast, parade and FIREWORKS. Wonder Shows Friday 5-11pm Saturday noon-11pm Sunday noon-5pm Outdoor Market Friday 5-11pm Saturday noon-11pm Sunday noon-5pm Parade Saturday 11am from Prospect & Maple to downtown Big Slick & Whole Lotta Angus Saturday 7pm on the Bandstand Fireworks Saturday @ dusk Pancake Breakfast & Fire Department Open House Sunday 8-noon at the Fire Hall- story by Adam Wazny July 14 2014 / KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS