Canada Day
Thursday, July 1st, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The Waterfront at Downtown Burlington - Spencer Smith Park
Join Burlington in Celebrating our Canadian Heritage!
Bring on your national pride and explore the abundance of activities and musical entertainment all day long "Canadian Style" at the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington's Spencer Smith Park. Performances on 2 stages, children's activities throughout the day, plus the Scholars in Collars dog training show. At night, bring a blanket or lawn chair, then sit back to take in the fireworks.
Event highlights:
8:30 am Canada Day 5km run
9:30 am Pancake breakfast compliments of the Golden Griddle (while supplies last)
11:30 am Citizenship Court
1:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
10:00 pm Fireworks Display
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CANADA STAGE
east end of park
(at base of Locust St.) |
WATERFRONT STAGE
middle of park
(at base of Burlington Ave.) |
THE GAZEBO
east end of park
(at base of Brant St.) |
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8:30 |
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Roseland Law Chambers Canada Day 5k Run/Walk |
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9:30 - 10:30 |
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Free pancake breakfast compliments of Golden Griddle |
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11am |
Karen Thornton
musical performance |
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11:30 |
Citizenship Court
Musical guest Geraldine Defoe |
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12:30 |
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Scholars in Collars Dog Training Performances |
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1 pm |
Opening Ceremonies |
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1:30 |
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The Krazy Kanuck Kloggers |
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2 pm |
Tyrsa Dancers |
Zumba |
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2:30 |
Sidekicks School of Martial Arts - Demo Team |
Robert Davis |
Scholars in Collars Dog Training Performances |
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3 pm |
Sail Past
Azucar Latin Band |
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3:30 |
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Mariachi Fuego |
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4 pm |
Tabla Ensemble |
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Scholars in Collars Dog Training Performances |
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4:30 |
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Just In Time Band |
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5 pm |
Fiddle Sticks |
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5:30 |
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Oxymoron |
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6:30 |
The DuBay Band |
Belly Dancing demonstration |
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8:30 |
Nik and the Nice Guys
Special Guest: Becky Kellar, Women's Olympic Hockey |
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Special Events Notes:
- Please obey all parking regulations. Downtown parking is limited.
- Visitors to special events are encouraged to leave their pets at home.
- Cyclists are asked to dismount and walk their bikes along the waterfront at Spencer Smith Park. Cyclists can utilize the MEC bike corral, available at the park for safe storage of your bike while you are at the event.
For further information, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Canada Day event, click the volunteer link to choose from all available volunteer positions. *We are still need Volunteers for the evening of July 1st.
Interested in becoming part of Canada Day as a merchant, vendor, food vendor, activity provider or sponsor? Download the Canada package for more information and to apply to participate in this highly anticipated annual event!