Winnipeg 
Events Description
Join us at Assiniboine Park on Wednesday, July 1, for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in celebration of Canada Day.
Entertainment on the Lyric Stage | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hosted by Barney Morin
| 11:00 am – 11:10 am | Host acknowledgement & O’Canada by Tommyphyll Opening song – Aleatra Sammurtok |
| 11:10 am – 12:00 pm | Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra |
| 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm | Folklorama Presents: The Winnipeg Steel Orchestra |
| 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | Tommyphyll |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Andrina Turenne and Begonia, part of the National evening show—Celebrating our Canada |
We are thrilled to be part of the National evening show—Celebrating our Canada! A broadcast from 8 to 10 p.m. (ET) on ICI Télé, ICI TOU.TV, Radio-Canada.ca, the Radio-Canada YouTube channel, CBC Television, CBC Gem, CBC Music and the CBC YouTube channel. Live from Ottawa, with segments presented from Moncton, New Brunswick, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, the great Canada Day musical celebration will bring together generations and regions from coast to coast to coast.
Entertainment on the Celebrate Stage | 12:00 pm – 3:45 pm
The Celebrate Stage is located on the Lyric Field next to the Lyric Theatre. Join us here for more entertainment during the breaks in the main programming on the Lyric Stage.
| 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers |
| 12:45 pm -1:15 pm | Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids |
| 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | The Kaptain |
Activities at the Lyric Field | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
| 11:00 am – 5:00 pm | Food Trucks |
| 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Face Painting and Bouncers |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Meet and Greet with Captain Canada |
| 11: 00 am – 5:00 pm | Assiniboine Park Retail Cart |
Pop-up Patio at The Pavilion | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hosted by Park Hospitality, the Pop-up patio at The Pavilion will feature food and beverages, beer selections, and a relaxed setting for gathering. Guests can watch live performances from the Lyric Stage on a large LED screen with audio.
• Seating is first-come, first-served
• All ages welcome; valid ID required for alcohol purchase
• Patio experience is weather-dependent
Presented by Manitoba Liquor Mart
Activities at the Gardens at The Leaf
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Performance Garden | Citizenship Ceremony O’Canada by Tommyphyll Join us as 30 new Canadians take their citizenship oath in a very special Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony |
| 11:00 am – 5:00 pm | Food Truck |
| 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Indigenous Peoples Garden | Fire Teachings |
| 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Performance Garden | Bachata Time with Dance World Join us for a free salsa and bachata dance session at the Performance Garden – no experience needed, just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm! |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Indigenous Peoples Garden | Teepee Teachings – Guests are welcome to join teepee facilitator Tyrone at 1:00 pm to raise a Dakota teepee. No experience required. Stop by to learn more or ask questions about teepee traditions, stories, and meanings. |
Free, donations accepted.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026| 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue:
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Bike Valet – A Bike Valet will be available from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm at the Pavilion Event Tent.
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