The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for the annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and traditional events throughout the community. As always, our Canada Day lineup is filled with a variety of activities and events for everyone to enjoy.
“Every year on July 1, our Canada Day celebrations bring our community together in a special way,” notes Olena Hankivsky, Mayor for the Municipality of Port Hope. “It is a day to gather, enjoy, and reflect; recognizing that while many celebrate, this day holds different meanings for others. As we come together downtown, let’s honour our shared history, celebrate our diversity, and enjoy the time with our friends, family and neighbours.”
This year’s parade route is the same as last year 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 entire 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.
Monday, June 30
Dusk: The Canada Day edition of ‘Movies in the Park’ will feature the classic from 1986 – Labyrinth. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us under the stars at Memorial Park for this family friendly experience. Free Admission.
Tuesday, 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 (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 stretchout on the back lawn of Town Hall.
• 11:00 a.m. Canada Day Parade. Please note the route 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 Augusta Street. Activities include mini putt, bouncy castles, free freezies, the return of laser tag and a new inflatable ball hockey rink.
• 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 Queen Street across from the Cenotaph.
Entertainment in Memorial Park
• 11:45 a.m. – Deputy Fire Chief, Darryl Thompson singing O Canada
• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Soul Shakers Union
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Vinyl Groovz Band
• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Monkey Mountain
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: The Buzz
• 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Storm the Palace
Grand finale fireworks display
• DJ 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.
Our partners and sponsors play a key role in uniting our community for shared and engaging experiences on Canada Day. Many generous supporters have come forward to help in the delivery of this community celebration, including the Government of Canada. For a full list of sponsors visit porthope.ca/canada-day.
Visit our event webpage for the full schedule and discover a variety of great Canadian content, including a recommended Canadian reading list from the Port Hope Library, a curated Canadian film selection from the National Film Board of Canada, important Indigenous resources, and an invitation to explore local parks and trails to connect with nature.
Author: Pete Fisher
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