March 21st is NELLY FURTADO DAY in Victoria, B.C.!!!!

VICTORIA, BC. (Top40 Charts/ Geffen Records) - The City of Victoria is proud to proclaim Wednesday, March 21 as Nelly Furtado Day. 'We are thrilled to welcome home Victoria's own Nelly Furtado!' said Mayor Lowe in making the announcement. 'While Nelly has reached the apex of international music stardom, she continues to enjoy a special relationship with Victoria and has maintained close ties to this community. We all take great pride in her accomplishments and in claiming her as one of our own,' he added.

In recognition of her tremendous achievements, the City will be officially proclaiming March 21 as Nelly Furtado Day. This day corresponds with the opening date of the Canadian leg of her World tour in support of her latest multi-platinum album 'Loose.' All local fans are invited to attend the official ceremony in Centennial Square at 12:00 pm, where Mayor Lowe will present Nelly Furtado with an official proclamation and gift on behalf of the citizens of Victoria. Mayor Lowe will be joined by Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard in making the presentation.

Mayor Lowe would like to invite all friends and fans to attend this public event and to join him in personally honouring one of Victoria's most celebrated music ambassadors.