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Event: May Long Kick-off Patio Party
Where: Hotel Macdonald
When: Friday, May 18
What: Hotel Macdonald kicks off the summer patio season with a patio party of its own
Featuring: Culinary treats from the Hotel Macdonald’s team, fire pits, a cash bar and a DJ
People pack the patio during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Drinks are served during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
DJ Johnny of Talent Productions spins the tunes during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
DJ Johnny of Talent Productions spins the tunes during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Nanaimo bars are served during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Andrew McCready, left, with Lina Bil during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Andres Londono, left, with Claudia Grenados at the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Abby Teixeira, left, with Amy Spark during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Theresa Peters, left, Justine Laliberte and Courtney Dexter at the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Gillian Dunn, left, Lara Ulliac, Randall MacDonald and Darcy Kaser pose together during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Shandra Ballard, left, with Lauren Andrews during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Lorrie MacPherson, left, with Jeff MacPherson during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Sandi Boyer, left, with Jennifer Murphy during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Mike Lockhart, left, with Lori Lockhart during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Anna-Marie Petruk, left, with Julie McMullen during the Hotel Macdonald’s May Long Kick-off Patio Party in Edmonton on Friday, May 18, 2018.