Here are some fun events taking place across Manitoba to ensure you make the most of your Canada Day long weekend.
Events on Canada Day
- July 1, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
- This year's event promises a day packed with free activities designed for families and focused on building community spirit and reconciliation.
Canada Day at Assiniboine Park
- July 1, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Join a vibrant community celebration overflowing with live music, engaging activities and delicious treats.
Canada Day hosted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- July 1, activities start at noon
- Join the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium on Canada Day, for a fun-filled day with music, food, activities and fireworks.
Canada Day Celebration hosted by The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural Community Centre
- July 1, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Assiniboine Park close to the Leaf
- Join the beat of Canada for a new Guinness World Record for the most people performing a drum roll online simultaneously. There will also be a lion dance, drumming and performances.
- July 1, 12 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. at Tyndall Park Community Centre (2255 King Edward Street)
- This year the festivities will extend over three days, from June 29- July 1, and will feature food trucks, food vendors, local youth stalls, entertainment and fireworks.
Canada Day at Bridgewater Lakes Park
- July 1, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- The event will include a variety of activities for the family including, music, games, bouncy castles, face painting and food.
- July 1, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Celebrate Canada Day with the West End Biz at Central Park. Enjoy a free BBQ, live music, kid-friendly activities and a community art project.
Canada Day at Henderson Legion
- July 1, 12 pm- 11:45 p.m.
- Join the legion for a free public celebration featuring live music, food and fireworks.
- July 1, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Enjoy a night of free activities for the family, live entertainment and fireworks.
- July 1, 4:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. at 150 Burland Avenue
- This free event features food trucks, a bouncy castle, a magician, a kite festival, live music and fireworks.
Canada Day at Grand Marais Rec Centre
- July 1, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Enjoy a pancake breakfast, free kids games, bouncy castles and fireworks.
- July 1, 8 a.m.- 11 p.m.
- Celebrate with a pancake breakfast, a car show, bouncers, balloon animals, arcade games, tennis and live wrestling.
Canada Day at Lower Fort Garry
- July 1, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- Explore the historic site for free.
Canada Day at Green Acres Park in Teulon, Manitoba
- July 1, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Enjoy live music, entertainment, games, inflatables and food.
Canada Day at Selkirk Waterfront
- July 1, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Enjoy live music, a maker's market, kid zone, food vendors and fireworks.
Canada Day at Stonewall Quarry Park
- July 1, 2 p.m. -11 p.m.
- Enjoy a day of festivities including water games, local artisans and a fireworks display.
Events throughout the long weekend
- June 29- July 1
- Celebrate Canada Day over three days in Gimli. Enjoy live music, food, a parade and other family-friendly activities.
Lions Club Canada Day festivities in Lac du Bonnet
- June 28- 30
- Celebrate with fireworks, carnival rides, a car show and a parade.
- June 30, 9:30 am- 10:30 p.m.
- Family fun activities, including Zumba, road hockey, a firefighter's water fight, Lions family fun games, Primos Wrestling and fireworks at 10:15 p.m. to end the night.