By Staff
June 26th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington is celebrating Canada Day on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Spencer Smith Park. The celebrations, sponsored by Bunzl, will begin at 11:30 a.m. and offer activities throughout the afternoon. The event officially kicks off at 4 p.m. with the Burlington Teen Tour Band, remarks from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, special guests and Itabashi, Japan Mayor Takeshi Sakamoto. The City of Burlington is hosting a delegation from Itabashi, Japan, celebrating the 35th anniversary of twinning between Burlington and Itabashi.
This year, the City is introducing a family zone with activities during the day. This new feature includes an Inflatable Zone sponsored by Harb Plumbing, dog shows, food vendors, activity providers and entertainment.
The drone show: How do they work: https://www.verge.aero/everything-about-drone-light-shows
Event attendees can observe a one-time pilot with a 10-minute drone show before the fireworks. A drone light show is a display that uses a group of drones with lights to create different patterns, shapes and images in the sky. After the drone and fireworks show, event participants and residents can take a quick survey to help the City plan for future Canada Day events.
The survey will be open the evening of July 1 at getinvolvedburlington.ca/dronesurvey.
July 1 events at Spencer Smith Park
- 9 a.m. – Yoga in the Park
- 11:30 a.m. to noon – Dog Show #1
- Noon to 7 p.m. – Inflatable Zone
- 1:30 to 2 p.m. – Dog Show #2
- 2 p.m. – Citizenship Ceremony
- 3 to 3:30 p.m. – Dog Show #3
- 4 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
- 5:15 p.m. – Bharatham Academy of Indian Dance
- 6 to 7 p.m. – Nagata Shachu, Japanese Taiko drumming
- 7:45 to 10 p.m. – King Cruff, Bob Marley’s grandson, reggae, Soca, dancehall style
- 9:30 p.m. – Drone show
- 10 p.m. – Fireworks
This schedule may change. For the most up-to-date schedule, visit burlington.ca/canadaday.
Canada Day Shuttle and Burlington Transit
Downtown parking is in high demand during Canada Day festivities. Residents are encouraged to consider other transportation options such as cycling, walking, carpooling or taking Burlington Transit.
An accessible, free shuttle service will run from noon to 11:30 p.m. The shuttle will pick-up and drop-off people at Mainway Arena (4015 Mainway) and the downtown John Street Bus Terminal. Free bike parking will be available near the Waterfront Hotel for cyclists to secure their bikes.
Burlington Transit is running a Sunday schedule with routes ending between 8 and 10 p.m. on July 1. Plan your trip on myride.burlington.ca .
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the Canada Day event. Various positions are available for anyone 14 years and older. Volunteer positions include set-up, tear down, inflatable assistant and event support.
To volunteer, visit burlington.ca/volunteer, click on Festivals and Events to register and apply.
Angela Paparizo, Manager of Arts and Culture
“Our Canada Day celebration is always an event that offers something for everyone. It’s free and Burlington’s waterfront is a beautiful place to bring your family and meet your friends. The dog show is back and is always one of the most popular events of the day, second only to the fireworks. We’re excited to try a drone show for the first time ever and hear what people think of it, said Angela Paparizo, Manager of Arts and Culture
Links
getinvolvedburlington.ca/dronesurvey
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Are people going to sing OCanada at the end of the firework? As an immigrant I was disappointed when it was not sung last year I think. For me it is the highlight of the celebration.