Experience live music, family-friendly activities, fireworks and more at Wilmot’s Canada Day celebrations!

With less than a month until the event, the Township of Wilmot and Wilmot Canada Day Task Force are thrilled to share the schedule for this year’s Canada Day celebrations.

The event will begin at 7:00 a.m. in Norm Hill Park in New Hamburg with an Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony, led by Crow Shield Lodge.

Opening ceremonies will follow at 1:00 p.m., with the singing of our national anthem, a Colour Guard led by the New Hamburg Legion, and cake served by members of Township Council.

More sweet treats will be available after the ceremony, with the opening of several dessert food trucks. The New Hamburg Optimists will run a barbecue from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m.; other food vendors will operate from 7:00 p.m. to dusk.

The Kid Zone opens at 1:00 p.m. and will feature a lively mix of games, entertainment, creative activities and classic outdoor races. Don’t miss popular children’s entertainer Erick Traplin at 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.!

The Vendors Market will also open at 1:00 p.m., giving attendees a chance to explore booths featuring products and information from local businesses, artisans and creators.

Live music takes the stage from 1:15 to 8:00 p.m., with performances by the New Hamburg Concert Band, Dolinar Dosman and Dunn, the Randy Satchell Band, Dave Martin, After Midnight, and Counting Down the Hours.

The celebration will close with a dazzling fireworks display at dusk, weather permitting.

A detailed schedule of events is available at www.wilmot.ca/canadaday. The schedule is subject to change; watch the website and the Township’s Facebook page for the latest updates: www.facebook.com/wilmottownship.

This event is a joint effort between the Township and volunteer members of the Wilmot Canada Day Task Force. Questions about the event can be directed to 519-634-8444, ext. 9235 or manny.okrafka@wilmot.ca.

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For media inquiries:

Brett O’Reilly | Communications Specialist
brett.oreilly@wilmot.ca | 519-634-8519 ext. 9229