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

With just over a month until the event, the Township of Wilmot and Wilmot Canada Day volunteers are thrilled to share the schedule for this year’s Canada Day celebrations.

The event will begin at 7:00 a.m. on July 1 at New Hamburg’s Norm Hill Park with an Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony, led by Crow Shield Lodge and supported by the Wilmot Indigenous Relations Interfaith Working Group.

Opening ceremonies will follow at 1:00 p.m., with a performance of our national anthem by the Community Players and the New Hamburg Concert Band, a Colour Guard led by the New Hamburg Legion, a bike parade 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 5:00 p.m. to dusk.

The Kids 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 with three shows this year at 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.! The Kids Zone will also feature a reading nook, run by the Region of Waterloo Library.

New this year is the Youth Zone, featuring an obstacle course inflatable, bubble soccer, inflatable target practice, Top Shot Hockey and the nearby dunk tank.

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 starting at 1:15 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 a group of dedicated local volunteers. Questions about the event can be directed to 519-634-9225, ext. 9361 or lacey.smith@wilmot.ca.

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For media inquiries:

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