Canada Day

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Join us at West Zwick’s Park on July 1 for a full day of free, family-friendly Canada Day celebrations!

Enjoy live entertainment, activities for all ages, delicious food vendors and a spectacular fireworks show over the Bay of Quinte. Bring your friends, family and neighbours and celebrate Canada Day together in Belleville.

When and Where

Date: July 1
Location: West Zwick’s Park, 10 Bay Bridge Rd.
Admission: Free ($5 donation for parking, payable by cash or card)

Festivities begin at 11 a.m., with fireworks lighting up the sky beginning at 9:45 p.m.!

Please Note: There will be no pancake breakfast this year.

What to Expect

There’s something for everyone at Belleville’s Canada Day celebration.

We will have a day full of exciting performances and shows for all ages!

Time Activity
11:30 a.m. Great Canadian Lumber Jack Show
11:45 a.m. Ben the Juggler Show
Noon to 3 p.m. Stilt Walkers
1:30 p.m. Great Canadian Lumber Jack Show
2 p.m. Ben the Juggler Show
3:30 p.m. Great Canadian Lumber Jack Show
3:45 p.m. Ben the Juggler Show

Plus enjoy the following activities and attractions throughout the park all day long:

  • Face Painting
  • Balloon Art
  • Inflatable Village
  • Top Shot – Electronic Hockey Net
  • Be Prepared Build-a-Fort Station
  • Zone Athletics Parkour/Tumbling Course
  • “Belly” and the Belleville Senators
  • Belleville Police Car Display & Photo Op
  • Belleville Fire Truck Display & Photo Op
  • Live Drawing with Chase Cha Art

Of course, we finish off the day with fireworks from Black Canvas Fireworks beginning at 9:45 p.m.!

Live music will run all day long and feature incredible local and fan-favourite performers.

Time Performer
11 a.m. to Noon Andy Forgie
1 to 2:30 p.m. The Bren Waite Band
3 to 4:30 p.m. Cat Named Earl
5 to 6:30 p.m. Lake Porter
7 to 8:30 p.m. Feral Minks
8:30 p.m. Déjà vu Entertainment 

Discover unique, handcrafted goods and support talented local makers at the vendor market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Browse a variety of products, gifts, home décor, baked treats and more from these amazing vendors:

  • The Cookie Mama
  • EVRLVR
  • Clay and Crochet by MK 
  • Foxtail Designs
  • Christine’s Rustic Creations
  • All the Buzz
  • Claudio Hancott Designs 
  • Cheryl Lefort Designs
  • Elisa’s Gifts 
  • Black Sheep Acres
  • ShiaGlow Nails
  • Blue Mushroom Glass
  • Scrunchies by Sara 
  • Dog Lovers Days

Bring your appetite. A variety of food vendors will be on site offering meals, snacks and refreshments from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Getting There

Free Shuttle Service

To make getting to the park easier, free shuttle buses run throughout the day between:

  • Quinte Mall
  • Downtown Belleville transit terminal
  • West Zwick’s Park

Shuttles begin at 11 a.m. and run until about 10:30 p.m. After the fireworks, shuttle pickup takes place on Bay Bridge Road.

Parking

Parking is available for a $5 donation, payable by cash or card. A portion of parking proceeds will support local community organizations. Spaces may fill quickly, so using the shuttle is encouraged.

Accessibility

The City of Belleville is committed to making Canada Day welcoming and accessible for everyone.

Available supports include:

  • Accessible parking
  • Additional accessible washrooms
  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation during opening ceremonies

If you require accessibility support, please contact us prior to the event so we can discuss your needs.

Plan your Visit

To make the most of your day:

  • Arrive early to explore activities and entertainment.
  • Bring sunscreen, water and comfortable seating such as lawn chairs or blankets.
  • Stay for the fireworks to close out the celebration.

Event Sponsors

Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors, whose generous support helps make Canada Day a fun, welcoming and memorable celebration for our community!

  • Quinte Broadcasting

  • Procter and Gamble 
  • Elexicon
  • Mackay Insurance 
  • EMS-TECH INC
  • McDougall Insurance 
  • Malcom Brothers 
  • Redpath
  • Carl Cox RV
  • Bay of Quinte Golf & Country Club 
  • 91X

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

Contact Us

City Events

613-967-3200 ext. 3251
cityevents@belleville.ca 

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