Canada Day Event (New 2 Day Event)

Celebrate Canada! NEW Two-Day Event!

Fun family activities in Guelph’s Riverside Park!

Join us for Practically Canada Day (June 30) and Canada Day (July 1)…

Activities, great food and live entertainment kick-off the event on June 30 at 12-noon with a musical fireworks finale closing the two-day celebration on July 1 at 10 pm.

Donations: $5 per person or $20 Family Pass helps support local charities and events.

Help Rotary Pay for this Enjoyable Community Event

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Day 1 – Almost Canada Day – June 30

  • 2:00 – Zumba® with Karen
    Warm up and Zumba along with Karen and her troupe – fun for the whole family
  • 3:30 – Blue Bird Barbershop Quartet
    A Guelph-based award-winning A Capella barbershop quartet
  • 4:30 – K.C. Lee and his Checkered Past
    A great mix of Classic Rock, Rock, R&B, Funk and some Reggae that that can cater to different crowds

VIP Concert Experience Opportunity

  • 6:50 – Ryan St. Pierre
    Singer and song writer
  • 8:30 – Practically Hip
    Canada’s number one Tragically Hip Tribute band ​for over 20 years

This is the correct line-up and may differ from previously printed or advertised stage schedules. Subject to change without notice.

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Day 2 – Canada Day – July 1

  • 1:00 – The Wanted
    The Carter Family meets Chuck Berry! Transformational sounds of old time gospel and unplugged vintage rock ‘n roll
  • 2:45 – Guelph Celtic Orchestra
    Celtic orchestra dedicated to creating and sharing traditional Celtic music and dance
  • 4:00 – Citizenship Ceremony
    Join us as we welcome these new Canadians!
  • 5:30 – Overtones
    A group of Guelph women who sing four-part A Capella harmony in the Barbershop style
  • 6:45 – Fresh Water Funk
    An 8-piece rock, soul, and funk project play all your funky faves and a few original compositions
  • 8:30 – Royal City Big Band
    A 1940s-style swing dance band playing the hits from the 40’s and 50’s plus film and tv tunes from yesterday and today
  • 9:45 – Announcements
  • 9:57 – Oh Canada with the band
    Please stand with your hat off as we sing our national anthem accompanied by the Royal City Big Band
  • 10:00 – Fireworks!
    Celebrate Canada with a musical fireworks display.
    Please leave your furry friends at home 🙂

This is the correct line-up and may differ from previously printed or advertised stage schedules. Subject to change without notice.

Volunteer for Canada Day here

2019
Volunteers Needed!

Easy, Quick Online Sign-up

Whether you’re looking to round out your volunteer hours or just to have some fun and help out a great organization in the process, come lend a hand at Canada Day! Sign up online and choose your shift(s) and we thank you in advance for your interest and help!

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Delicious Food!
  • Canada Day in the Park Water Conservation
    Bring Your Own Bottle!
  • Got Duck? - Race for charity & WIN!
    Riverside Duck Races!