Canada Day events in Waterloo Region, Guelph and beyond

It’s time to break out your best red and white outfits to celebrate Canada Day on July 1.

Here are some events to enjoy.

Ayr – Community celebration

Join the Township of North Dumfries for what they call their “biggest event of the year” at Cowan Park.

There will be inflatables, backyard games, a face painter and food trucks starting at 6 p.m.

Dana K & The Remedy will be playing from 7:30 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. followed by fireworks.

Brantford – Canada Day at Lions Park Steve Brown Sports Complex

People in Brantford are encouraged to stop by Lions Park Steven Brown Complex at 12 Edge Street to cheer on people receiving their Canadian citizenship, enjoy some live music and check out a carnival.

The day also includes a meet and greet with Guinness World Record stilt walker Doug “The Great” Hunt from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Head over to the main stage for 8:30 p.m. to watch as Finger Eleven plays some of their biggest hits before fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.

Cambridge – Canada Day at Riverside Park

Start your day with an early morning fishing derby and stick around for a big fireworks finale.

The City of Cambridge is once again hosting Canada Day festivities at Riverside Park from 7:45 a.m. until 9:45 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to line King Street East for a parade from Bishop Street to Eagle Street at 11 a.m.

Fireworks will be set off around 9:45 p.m. or dusk.

Centre Wellington – Soap Box Derby

People in Centre Wellington can start their Canada Day celebrations with the Elora Volunteer Firefighters Association’s pancake breakfast at MacDonald Square in Elora from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. and then head over to a soap box derby hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington on David and Geddes Streets from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. There will also be a parade organized by Rotary Volunteers in Action leaving the Jefferson Elora Community Centre at 11 a.m. and a free hotdog lunch at Bissell Park from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.

The celebrations end with a band with a fireworks display at the CW Community Sportsplex at 9:30 p.m. presented by the Township of Centre Wellington.

Guelph – Supercawl Productions event at Riverside Park

Supercrawl is once against bringing their Canada Day celebration to Guelph’s Riverside Park.

It will include food trucks, vendors, and games from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. and wrap up with a fireworks display.

Kitchener – Canada Day in DTK

Head to downtown Kitchener for a pyrotechnic display, a Glass Tiger concert and lots of family fun.

People are encouraged to wander along King Street and stop by Carl Zehr Square from noon until 11 p.m.

The kids’ zone will feature rides and games while performers like Sydney Jones, Christiam Miles, Cheap Shirt, These Eyes: The Music of the Guess Who and Steve Strongman hit the stage.

The day caps off with a Glass Tiger show at 9 p.m. following by the pyrotechnic light show at 10:40 p.m.

A curated Spotify playlist is available to help guests get into a celebratory mood ahead of time.

Waterloo – Community picnic

Grab a blanket or a char and prepare for a free event featuring a community fair, art market and live music performances.

The City of Waterloo is hosting a community picnic at Waterloo Park’s Hilltop Picnic area from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The day will wrap up with a special performance by North Star Drone Shows.

Wilmot – Canada Day in New Hamburg

Head to Norm Hill Park on Jacob Street for a celebration including cultural activities, live music and fireworks.

The day begins with an Indigenous sunrise ceremony at 7 a.m. followed by the opening ceremonies featuring the New Hamburg legion colour guard at 1 p.m.

Kids can take part in a bike parade and then stop by the Youth Zone while a special cake will be up for grabs, food vendors will be offering tasty treats and there will be live music throughout the day.

Fireworks are scheduled for dusk.