Canada Day Events In Peterborough And Surrounding Areas
/Canada Day is Friday and The City of Peterborough as well as the townships surrounding it have big plans to celebrate.
The City of Peterborough:
Pre-parade ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a piece of cake, free entertainment, activities for the kids in the park and enter the bike decorating contest. Prizes for the best use of the theme (Back Together) for ages 5 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. Register for the bike decorating contest at 11 a.m. at Confederation Square Park across from City Hall.
Parade will begin at noon and head south on George Street from City Hall to Morrow Park.
Lessons from the Land:
Nimkii Osawamick, founder of Dedicated Native Awareness, will be leading a beading circle and sharing teachings. "Lessons from the Land" from 1:00 to 3:30pm at Beavermead Pavilion to make a friendship bracelet that can be given to an Indigenous friend to build new bridges. All materials will be supplied.
Douro-Dummer:
This years parade theme is ‘Reunited’.
Parade to begin at 2:30 p.m. at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 will run south towards the village.
Those interested in entering a float, bicycle or walking should meet at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 at 2 p.m.
Asphodel Norwood:
Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre (88 Alma St., Norwood)
Rain or Shine*
* Bring a lawn chair
Schedule of events
2:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Lions Club BBQ
3:00 p.m. | Opening Ceremonies:
O' Canada
Introductions & Greetings
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Family Events:
Canada Day Crafts
Bouncy Castle and Obstacle Course
Cupcake Decorating
Lawn Games
Freezies courtesy of Norwood Swans
3:30 p.m. | Bicycle Parade
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Face Painting
3:30 p.m. | Live Music
4:00 p.m. | Dunk Tank
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Pick-Up Ball Hockey (Basketball court)
5:00 p.m. | Fire Truck pull
Dusk | Fireworks