Pickering is gearing up for its annual Canada Day celebration, with festivities planned throughout the day and night.
The daytime event on July 1 will take place at Esplanade Park from noon to 5 p.m. and the fun will continue at Kinsmen Park from 7 to 10 p.m.
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- The daytime celebration on Canada Day will include exciting activities, live entertainment and delicious food vendors.
- The nighttime event will feature live music on the big stage, food trucks, fireworks and lots of fun for all ages.
- The main stage performances kick off at 7 p.m. and don’t stop until the firework finale at 10 p.m.
- Performers include Tex Rexman, Echo and Kelsi Mayne.
- Be sure to get to Kinsmen before 8 p.m. for an early-bird raffle at the Pickering Events tent on the lawn.
- Accessible bus shuttles to Kinsmen Park will leave from Pickering GO Station and Ontario Power Generation parking lots (777 Brock Rd. with overflow at 889 Brock Rd.) beginning at 6 p.m. and return shuttles resume shortly after the firework show.
MORE EVENTS…
Canada Day – Daytime
Annual Canada Day festivities will be held in Esplanade Park featuring diverse performers, activities for all ages, food trucks, food vendors, Mobile Skateboard Park, Youth Area, 55+ Area with Bingo, Tranquility Tent, and Superdogs shows.
Tuesday, July 1 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
City Event, Esplanade Park
Canada Day – Nighttime
Free family evening main stage concert with food trucks will be hosted in Kinsmen Park to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Performances begin at 7:00 pm with headliner, Kelsi Mayne performing country followed by a pyro-musical firework show.
Tuesday, July 1 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm
City Event, Kinsmen Park
Beachfront Park Opening
Residents are invited to celebrate the opening of the newly enhanced waterfront area at Beachfront Park. The event will include light refreshments, interactive activities along the new pathway, and a live performance in Millennium Square. The improvements include the construction of an elevated walkway and cycling route, viewing platforms overlooking Hydro Marsh, barrier-free access to the beach, upgraded lighting and site furniture, and enhanced shoreline protection from the water play area to the west side of Millennium Square. A gravel parking lot was also added in Alex Robertson Park.
Wednesday, July 16 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Event, Beachfront Park
Other Events in July
July 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pickering City Centre Farmers’ Market
North-West Parking Lot, Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waterfront Summer Concerts
Millennium Square
July 4, 11, 18, 25 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Rick Johnson Summer Concerts
Rick Johnson Memorial Park
July 6, 13, 20, 27 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Esplanade Park Summer Concerts
Esplanade Park
July 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 Pickering Paranormal Tours
24, 26, 31 Millennium Square
July 13 12:30 pm – 2:30pm
Summer Together – Family Sports Day
St Mary’s Park (East Field)
July 15 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Apostolic Pentecostal Church (APC) Sing-a-long’s
Millennium Square
July 19 5:30 pm – 7:30pm
Free Ice Cream Event
Rick Johnson Memorial Park
July 26 2:00 pm – 11:00pm
A.F.I.Y.U Movie Night & Cultural Event
Esplanade Park (Rain Location: Delaney Arena Dry Pad)
July 27 4:00 pm – 8:30pm
Apostolic Pentecostal Church (APC) Sing-a-long’s
Beechlawn Park
July 30 3:00 pm – 7:00pm
Regional Emancipation Day Celebration
Esplanade Park
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