The surprise bands at Scott and Tessa's Thank You Ilderton Party

On Saturday approx 8,000 fans attend the “Thank You Ilderton” party and parade. The free party was Scott and Tessa’s way of giving back to a community that has given them so much love and support over their 20 year skating career.

#thankyouilderton #virtuemoir pic.twitter.com/zYi8E3aV78

— Scott Moir (@ScottMoir) July 5, 2018

“Surprise Bands” were promised and Canadian Country singer Paul Brandt was the event’s surprise headliner.

#squadgoals. So honoured to have been invited to say #thankyouilderton by @scottmoir14 and @tessavirtue17 tonight. For me, it was like winning a!• • Then they signed and gave me this team jacket from the Sochi Olympics FR• • Guess it means they want me on the team. I’ll be practicing… srsly though… nicest people ever. I’ll be seeing them on their tour for sure!!! ?

A post shared by Paul Brandt (@imalbertabound) on Aug 4, 2018 at 9:15pm PDT

Children’s entertainers Splash ‘N Boots started the day and Julia Haggarty also performed.

New super group! Splash’N Boots’N Tessa’N Scott! @tessavirtue17 @scottmoir14 wait till we join their ice show pic.twitter.com/5mXUCxv3vK

— Splash'N Boots (@Splashnboots) August 5, 2018

Had the pleasure to meet @tessavirtue17 and @scottmoir14 had a great time driving them in the parade. Thanks @acurawest for the opportunity for this #thankyouilderton #mustangnation #mustang #goldmetalist #fordmustang #ontariomustangclub #olympicfigureskater #ilderton #ildertonfair #ildertonontario #66mustangconvertible

A post shared by Jeff McBurney (@jeff_mcb) on Aug 5, 2018 at 7:38am PDT

Decided to put my phone away yesterday & just be present. Wanted to take in every detail, & fully admire the beauty that is a strong, supportive, generous community.#ThankYouIlderton was a smashing success. Memories to last a lifetime!
@tessavirtuee pic.twitter.com/pPgfLMFBMY

— Tessa Virtue (@tessavirtue) August 5, 2018

You can see Scott and Tessa and their skating friends at the Thank You Canada Tour, November 3 at Budweiser Gardens

JUST IN: The Thank You Canada Tour skates into @BudGardens on Nov 3rd featuring Scott Moir & Tessa Virtue, Patrick Chan, Kaetlyn Osmond, Elvis Stojko, Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford and many more! ???? Tickets on sale Friday at 10am.
More info https://t.co/Ww71FAYiPs pic.twitter.com/ws3DMe7vuv

— Budweiser Gardens (@BudGardens) June 5, 2018