The local community is invited to partake in Canada Day festivities across the City of Peterborough on Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1.
The fun begins before sunset on the 30th with the second annual Canada Day Movie Night at Quaker Foods City Square (215 Charlotte St.) Movie lovers were asked to vote for their preferred film for the evening, with Gnomeo and Juliet emerging as the clear winner.
The Canada Day Movie Night begins at 7:30 p.m. Snacks are being provided by Quaker Foods, and a live band will play before the movie begins at dusk. Residents are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and a blanket.
The ReFrame Film Festival will be screening a short film beginning at about 9:15 p.m. Gnomeo and Juliet will begin at approximately 9:35 p.m.
Canada Day events begin at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st outside of City Hall (500 George St. N.) Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes with a Canadian theme and participate in the Bike Decorating Contest, taking place in front of City Hall following opening remarks.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. Residents are welcome to cheer on participants as they roll, stroll and celebrate as the parade travels south along George Street.
The Canada Day celebrations will continue in Del Crary Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the park, the City will be serving up Canada Day cake, donated by Morello’s Your Independent Grocer. Residents are welcome to enjoy a complimentary slice and explore the food, beverage and arts and crafts vendors who will be in the park throughout the day, along with multiple community organizations offering fun activities for everyone.
Local performers will be centre stage at Del Crary Park thanks to a new collaboration between the City and Musicfest. The first performance is set to begin at 1 p.m.
The Peterborough Musicfest performance begins at 8 p.m. with Neon Nostalgic. Fireworks are set to follow the concert at around 9:30 p.m.
A full schedule of events can be found online at peterborough.ca/canadaday.
(Written by: Felicia Massey)
