Canada Day

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Come Celebrate Canada Day 2023 at Victoria Fields Park, 345 Watson St W
Saturday, July 1^st, 2023!
Starting at 4:00 p.m.
Fireworks will begin just after dusk, around 10:00 p.m.

Pack your family, blanket or lawn chairs and join thousands of spectators as we watch a dazzling, fireworks show light up the night all synchronized to music.

From 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. enjoy interactive activities, photo ops, balloon artists, and lots more.

Or just sit back, relax and enjoy live musical performances on the main Stage throughout the evening.

An assortment of Durham’s finest food trucks invite you to treat yourself.

Entertainment Schedule

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4:15 pm - Klinsvin; Acoustic

5:15 pm - Andy Earle & The Bandits; Folk and Classic Rock

6:10 pm - Official Ceremonies, Land Acknowledgement and Indigenous Welcome with Mayor Roy, Council Members, local Dignitaries MP Ryan Turnbull, MPP Lorne Coe, Regional Chair John Henry and Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley

7:00 pm - Matthew Holtby; Upbeat Heartfelt Rock

8:30 pm - Juno-Award winner Jack De Keyser; Blues & Classic Rock

10:00 pm - Fireworks

Food and Vendors

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Refreshment Vehicles and Food Vendors will be onsite to tantalize your tastebuds throughout the event. Enjoy huge menus offering all kinds of treats to have that evening such as ice cream, popcorn, deserts, kabobs, chicken, pizza, burgers, fries, specialty teas, refreshments and so much more. Vendors also have an assortment of goodies that can be taken home or enjoyed there.

Photo Ops and Activities

Between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm you will be able to find that perfect spot “around the world” to capture a photo. Balloon artists, stilt walkers, games, kids inflatables, colouring, tattoos, and fun activities for all will keep you busy.

Fireworks

People watching fireworks in the sky

The fireworks celebration will begin just after dusk, around 10:00 p.m.

Parking Restrictions

Notice of Parking Restrictions for Canada Day

Fireworks Safety
Whitby, if you plan to use fireworks this Canada Day – please be considerate of your neighbours and stay safe. Follow The Laws and Be Safe Only light fireworks on July 1 from dusk to 11 p.m. Don’t litter Make sure you aren’t close to houses, trees, cars, overhead wires or dry grass Use a good firing base such as a pail filled with dirt or sand Always supervise children near fireworks and sparklers View the Fireworks Safety guide for more info! Fireworks are not permitted if there is a fire ban in effect. Visit whitby.ca/Fireworks to see if we have one in place on July 1.

Fireworks Safety