Canada Day in Northumberland

Ready to celebrate Canada Day?
From fireworks to food trucks and family fun, there’s something for everyone happening all weekend long across Northumberland!

Township of Alnwick/Haldimand

Sunday, June 28

• 1:00 p.m. – Canada Day Parade beginning at Lyle Street South at St. Mary C.E.S.) and continuing to the Haldimand Community Memorial Arena parking lot
• After parade: Celebration at Haldimand Community Memorial Arena. Food, fun and presentations celebrating Canada’s 159th birthday.

Municipality of Brighton

Wednesday, July 1

• 10:00 a.m. – Pancake breakfast at King Edward Park
• 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Enjoy FREE family friendly activities including bouncy castles, balloon twisting, face painting, live entertainment, and food vendors
• 10:45 a.m. – Parade procession and opening ceremonies will begin followed by complimentary cake to celebrate
• 7:30 p.m. – Enjoy live entertainment by Firebush
• 10:00 p.m. – Watch and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show

Town of Cobourg

Saturday, June 27-Wednesday, July 1

• Cobourg Waterfront Festival – Offering vendor tents, amusement rides, entertainment and food vendors. Browse the Rotary Harbour Arts tents, wander the Lions Marketplace in Victoria Park, and ride on the amusement rides. For the full festival schedule and entertainment lineup, visit waterfrontfestival.ca.

Wednesday, July 1

• 11:00 a.m. – Parade through downtown starting a the library
• 1:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. – Enjoy live music and entertainment at the Bandshell in Victoria Park along with amusement rides, breakfast in the park, food vendors, the Lions Marketplace, and a refreshment tent.
• 10:00 p.m. – Fireworks over the harbour

Municipality of Port Hope

Tuesday, June 30

• Dusk – Movies in the park at Memorial Park. Will feature Wild Robot. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us under the stars for this family friendly experience. CUPE Local 416 is also offering a free community barbeque in Memorial Park to help kick off the Canada Day Celebration.

Wednesday, July 1

• 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – The Port Hope Lions Club will be hosting a Sugarbush Breakfast (includes pancakes, sausages, and syrup).
• 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Canada Day Show N’ Shine car show, featuring antiques, classics, and custom vehicles on the front lawn of Town Hall and Rotary Park.
• 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Yoga in the Park. Kick the day off with a guided stretch-out on the back lawn of Town Hall.
• 11:00 a.m. Canada Day Parade. – There is also space to register and join the parade line-up.
• 11:00 a.m. – Refreshment Gardens open in Memorial Park, hosted by Port Hope and District Agricultural Society until 10:00 p.m.
• 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Activity stations and food vendors available in Memorial Park, Town Hall lawn, and Augusta Street. Activities include mini putt, bouncy castles, laser tag, soccer and more.
• 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Port Hope Public Library Program Room will be open as a cooling and sensory-friendly area.
• 11:45 a.m. – Official opening ceremony at the Bandshell – Singing of O Canada, welcome greeting from the Mayor, and Queenies Bake Shop cupcakes.
• 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Free wagon rides through historic downtown Port Hope. Pick-up location is on Queen Street in front of the Library.

• 11:45 a.m. – Deputy Fire Chief, Darryl Thompson singing O Canada
• 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Soul Shakers Union
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Vinyl Groovz Band
• 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Carla and her LatinTrain
• 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Greatest of Ease
• 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Storm the Palace

• 9:30 p.m.  DJ Chris Martell will be spinning tunes at East Beach
• 10:15 p.m.  – Spectacular fireworks display launched at the pier.

Municipality of Trent Hills

Wednesday July 1

• 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Members of the Campbellford Rotary Club serve a pancake breakfast complete with pancakes, sausages and local maple syrup to enjoy on them. $10 for adults 12 and over. $5 for children under 12. The special rate for a family of 4 is $25 (2 adults and 2 children under 12)
• 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – enjoy children’s activities in the park. Games, crafts, face painting, Blades of Glory demonstrations, Trent Hills Fire Department displays, and more! Youth and adults can test their skills with Upper Canada Axe Throwing.
• 9:30 a.m. – Teddy Bear Parade led by Sparky the Fire Dog! Dress up your teddy bears and celebrate Canada Day with a parade through Old Mill Park.
• 10:30 a.m. – Blades of Glory presents The Duel Show. The Duel pits two Knights in 3 rounds of combat. Each round, they must use a different weapon.
• 11:30 a.m. – Blades of Glory presents Challenge a Knight. Challenge a Knight pits young knights-in-training (children under 10 years of age) against our knights in a 1 vs. 1 duel – they both use Foam Swords.
• 12:00 p.m. – Official Ceremonies with greetings from dignitaries, singing of O’Canada and serving of cupcakes!

• Live Entertainment – The Blue Rigbys will perform at the Band Shell
• Fun for the kids – Bouncy castle, face painting, games, races and prizes
• Treats – Hot dogs, popcorn, snow-cones, cupcakes and candy floss
• Learn from the Trent Hills Firefighters at the Fire Department Display
• Wear your best red & white outfit!

• 1:00 p.m. – Gates open for Party in the Park (15 Front St W – Hastings Village Green, behind the post office) – Cornhole Tournament (all proceeds go to the Hastings fireworks) – Live music by Joe Bulger
• 2:30 p.m. – Songs and Puppetry with Baabii and John-Paul Chalykoff! Baabii is a friendly monster who lives on an island in the Great Lakes. He and John-Paul love to share their passion for Anishinaabemowin (the language spoken by the Anishinaabe people) through stories, songs, and activities.
• 4:00 p.m. –  Community Parade: Celebrate with the annual parade. Decorated bikes & wagons, old cars and floats are welcome to participate. Route starts at the Auction Hall (200 Front Street West) and travels along Front Street and Victoria Street.
• 4:30 p.m. – Live music by the Bedford Bells
• 5:00 p.m. – Party in the Park — enjoy live entertainment and food vendors, as well as a beverage pavilion featuring local craft beer at the old baseball diamond. Other activities include Upper Canada Axe Throwing.
• 6:30 p.m. – Live music by Wicklow
• Dusk – Award-winning Fireworks Display brought to you by the Trent Hills Firefighters. Please be generous when you see firefighters and volunteers passing the boot for donations to support the fireworks display.