Canada Day
Canada Day is always one of the biggest events of the summer and this year it’s bigger and better than ever with family‑friendly fun, a brand‑new Canada Play kids’ zone, incredible local and Canadian talent, and a dazzling pyrotechnics display to close out the night.
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⏰ Noon–11 p.m.
🎈 Canada Play (Kids’ Zone): Noon–7 p.m.
🎶 Celebration in Carl Zehr Square: 4–11 p.m.
📍 Carl Zehr Square, Downtown Kitchener
📍 Canada Play: St. Louis – Kitchener Main Campus (80 Young St.), across from City Hall
Bring the whole family, enjoy live entertainment all evening, and celebrate Canada’s birthday in the heart of downtown.
👉 See all the details: Kitchener.ca/CanadaDay
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