The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for its annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and traditional events throughout the community.
As always, our Canada Day lineup is jam-packed with a variety of activities and events for everyone to enjoy.
This year’s parade route will look different due to the Walton Street Reconstruction. The parade kicks off at the corner of Bramley and Ridout at 11:00 a.m. The Parade will travel down Walton Street turning onto Pine Street South and then continue east on Augusta Street to finish at Town Hall. There are lots of viewing locations along the route so bring your friends and family, spread out and enjoy the festivities. There is also space to Register and join the parade line-up.
Sunday, June 30
Dusk: The Canada Day edition of ‘Movies in the Park’ will feature the original Lego Movie. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us under the stars at Memorial Park for this family friendly experience. Free Admission.
Monday, July 1
• 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast is back! The Port Hope Lions Club will be hosting a Sugarbush Breakfast for $5 a plate (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. Please note the route change this year due to the Walton Street Reconstruction. The Parade will run from Rideout/Walton to Pine and Augusta streets, finishing in the Town Hall parking lot.
• 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Gardens Open in Memorial Park, hosted by Port Hope and District Agricultural Society.
• 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Activity stations and food vendors available in Memorial Park and along Queen Street. Activities include mini put, bouncy castles, free freezies, ball hockey, and more.
• 11:45 a.m. Official opening ceremony at the Bandshell – Singing of O Canada, welcome greeting from the Mayor, and Queenies cupcakes.
• 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free wagon rides through historic downtown Port Hope. Pick-up location is on Augusta Street beside Town Hall.
Entertainment in Memorial Park
• 11:45 a.m. – Ladybird singing O Canada
• 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Brian Bracken
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Marty & the Mojos
• 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Vinyl Groovz Band
• 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – The Buzz
• 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Storm the Palace
Grand finale fireworks display
• Deejay Chris Martell will be spinning tunes at East Beach beginning at 9:30 p.m. for the fireworks display.
• 10:15 p.m. Spectacular fireworks display launched at the pier.
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