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)

Festivities begin at 11 a.m., with fireworks lighting up the sky at dusk (between 9:30 and 10 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.

Activities and Attractions

Enjoy a variety of activities and attractions throughout the park with fun for kids and adults alike, including:

Face Painting
Balloon Art
Inflatable Village
Great Canadian Lumberjacks
Top Shot – Electronic Hockey Net
Superior Events – Inflatables
NorthFire Circus – Stilt Performers
Heath Tarlin Entertainment – Magic Ben Show
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
Dance Xtreme Studios
Local Vendors

Of course, we finish off the day with fireworks from Black Canvas Fireworks at dusk (between 9:30 and 10 p.m.)

Entertainment

Live music will run all day long and feature incredible local and fan-favourite performers such as:

Andy Forgie
The Bren Waite Band
Cat Named Earl
Lake Porter
Feral Minks
Déjà vu Entertainment

Food and Drinks

Bring your appetite. A variety of food vendors will be on site offering meals, snacks and refreshments.

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 by a $5 donation. 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.

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