Canada Day is celebrated on July 1 of every year in Canada. The festivities are usually held outdoors since it occurs in one of the warmest months of the year. Common things that people do on this day include cooking out, going to concerts, and watching fireworks. This is the biggest holiday that Canadians have annually and is fun for the whole family.
This year the holiday falls on a Monday but that doesn’t have to stop you from attending the biggest parties that will be happening. Most people in Canada receive a standard long weekend for this holiday and should consider attending one of these top Canada Day events with your friends and family!Top Canada Day Events
Ottawa – Bring the family down to Capital for celebrations on Parliament Hill. People from all over the country try to visit the bash because of the huge fireworks show that have every year. Be sure to wear your red and white to show your nation’s spirit at this event! This festivity starts at 9am with the Carillon Concert and ends with the Fireworks show at 10pm. See more information here.
Burlington– Bring your Canadian spirit and attire to downtown Burlington from 10am – 10pm. Entertainment and live music will be there, so there will be plenty to see and a lot of fun to go around. Children’s activities will be going on all day so be sure to bring your children with you! See more information here.
Vancouver– Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show! You don’t want to miss this extravaganza! Last year, over 100,000 people attended this celebration of nationwide spirit. There are tons of activities and a parade will occur as well. See more information here.
Richmond Hill– The children’s village and teen zone make this event hard to miss. Thousands of people attend this festival every year from 11am- 11pm. This festival has the best fireworks show in the region. If you have some art to display, you can register as an art exhibitor. Last year, they had hot air balloon rides during the event. See more information here.
Top Canada Day Apparel
Red and White- Obviously wearing anything that is red and white will show everyone that you have spirit! Adding red and white accessories are also a great addition to any outfit on Canada Day. There are plenty of options online that create specific shirts and accessories for you to wear on this holiday! It is always a neat
Canada themed- Anything that has the Canadian flag incorporated into it or displayed on it will allow you to represent your country in a great way! If you wanted to get really creative, you could incorporate an actual flag into your wardrobe.
Face paint- Paint your face in red and white and add a maple leaf to your cheek if you feel like going above and beyond. At Canada Day festivities, you will typically see large groups of younger crowds that have painted their face and even their bodies to show their spirit! Anything goes on Canada Day!
By Courtney, Free Stuff Finder Contributor
