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Canada day celebrations in and around St. John’s, Canada Day long weekend events and festivals.
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Canada Day Celebrations
Be among the first in the country to start the Canada Day Celebrations. The day starts with a Sunrise Event, followed by a full afternoon of family fun and and entertainment at King George V Park. The Family Fun event will include bouncers, balloon twisters, face painting, interactive games, a cultural concert, free birthday cupcakes and much more. The evening will be sure to entertain with a concert at the Quidi Vidi Bandstand followed by fireworks. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019
Sunrise event | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Family Fun | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Concert featuring Carolina East | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fireworks | 10:00 PM (Rain date: July 2 | 10:00 PM)
Various Venues, St. John’s
Sunrise event @ Signal Hill National Historic Site, 230 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s
Afternoon celebrations @ King George V Park near Quidi Vidi Lake; Alternate venue – indoors at the Techniplex
Evening concert @ the Quidi Vidi Bandstand
Fireworks @ Quidi Vidi Lake
Free
Canada’s Big Birthday Bash
Featuring Arkells, the Rally Cry Tour with special guest Hannah Georgas. Details
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | Gate at 6:00 PM Show at 6:30 PM
George Street, St. John’s
General $39.50; VIP $99; After 11PM Admission $15
Music @ Harbourside
Music @ Harbourside has become a staple of the St. John’s summer. Every Friday at 12:30 p.m. some of the province’s best performers are joined by rising young stars to present a concert in the sun. Kick back with family, friends or co-workers to enjoy your lunch break. It’s like running through a sprinkler on a hot day – refreshing, fun and sure to make you smile! June 28 – Beauwater. Details
Friday, June 28, 2019 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Harbourside Park, St. John’s
Free
Canada Day Celebrations @ MUN Botanical Gardens
Everyone is invited to drop by MUN Botanical Garden to enjoy our Canada Day Celebrations. A variety of crafts, stories, games, activities, duck-feeding, nature hikes and prizes will be provided throughout the day. Create a one-of-a-kind Canada Day butterfly, follow the Maple leaf trail, go on a Canada Day scavenger hunt and find the hidden butterflies in the flower gardens. Refreshments, including a birthday cake, will be provided. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MUN Botanical Gardens, 306 Mt Scio Rd, St. John’s
Regular admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Canada Day Sunrise Event @ Signal Hill National Historic Site
Be the first in the country to celebrate Canada Day! Join us and the City of St. John’s for this special event to commemorate Memorial Day and celebrate Canada.Watch the sun break through the clouds as the last post plays, sing O Canada, wave our flag and have a piece of Canada Day cake. This is a great opportunity to gather and remember what it means to be Canadian. Details
Monday, July 01, 2019 | 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Signal Hill National Historic Site, 230 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s
A free Metrobus Shuttle will bring you from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. After the return shuttle, join everyone for free birthday cupcakes in the Signal Hill Visitor Centre.
Free Admission
Movie Under The Stars
Watch a FREE movie under the stars on Mondays in July as part of the Reel Downtown Outdoor Movie Series. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 – Weekend at Bernie’s – Sponsored by Byron’s Clothing for Men | at dusk (approximately 9-9:15 PM)
Downtown, St. John’s – Water Street East at the foot of Solomon’s Lane by the TD Building.
During these screenings, the block of Water St. from Prescott to Baird’s Cove closes just before show time to cut down on traffic noise and driver distraction.
Canada Day @ Heart’s Content Cable Station
Make the cable station part of your Canada Day celebrations. Drop by for some cake and other festive activities. Details
Monday, July 01, 2019
Heart’s Content Cable Station, Highway 80, Heart’s Content
Mount Pearl Canada Day Celebrations
Join us for a Multicultural Celebration of Canada’s Birthday! There will be multicultural food, live entertainment by Rum Ragged, bouncy castles, face painting, cupcakes and more! Wear your red and white and let’s celebrate our diverse country. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
St. David’s Park, Mount Pearl
Rainy day location is the Reid Community Center
Canada Day @ Castle Hill National Historic Site
Join Castle Hill National Historic Site and the community of Placentia to celebrate Canada Day in the ancient French capital of Newfoundland. Details
Monday, July 01, 2019
Castle Hill National Historic Site, 1 Castle Hill Rd,, Placentia
Regular Admission
Army of Sass-St. John’s Presents: 5 6 7 8
Draw back the curtains, it’s time to start the show! Does our Broadway Baby have what it takes to make it on the big stage? Join us as we journey through the hits, from classic showtunes to modern favorites and covers. Don’t miss your big break. 19+ show. Details
June 27 – 29, 2019 | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street, St. John’s
$20.00 plus tax & service charge
Canada Day @ Terra Nova National Park
Memorial Day Ceremony- On July 1, in Newfoundland and Labrador, we commemorate the brave efforts of the province’s veterans and the sacrifices of all members of the armed forces. Canada Day Celebration – It’s Canada’s Birthday and we want to celebrate! Details TBA. Details
Monday, July 01, 2019
Terra Nova National Park
Free
Join us for a celebration of the incorporation of one of North America’s oldest cities through outdoor concerts, tours, historical characters, family fun days and other events throughout downtown. All St. John’s Days events are free and welcome all ages.
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