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Published July 1, 2024

Barrie celebrates Canada Day with expanded family-friendly programming

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Fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay / Supplied by the City of Barrie

Updated July 2, 2024 @ 4:33am

The City of Barrie is expanding Canada Day celebrations by introducing Canada Day On The Move.

This year’s Canada Day celebrations will be brought to three neighbourhood parks in addition to festivities and fireworks downtown on Monday, July 1, 2024.

“This year the City is enhancing our Canada Day programming to bring exciting celebrations to even more residents by holding pop-up events at local parks,” said Mayor Alex Nuttall. “The celebrations are a great way for residents to come together to kick off the summer season and I encourage everyone to join the fun.”

Canada Day On The Move features Canada Day activities in Sandringham Park, Lampman Lane Park and Eastview Park. These two-hour pop-ups have free family-friendly activities including a Canadian wildlife show from Speaking of Wildlife, face painting, busker performances, interactive backyard games and more.

For festivities downtown, Open Air Dunlop (presented by the Downtown Barrie BIA) will take place with Dunlop Street closed to cars from Maple Avenue to Mulcaster Street. This Open Air Dunlop will feature special Canada Day-themed activities and live entertainment to celebrate Canada Day. 

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The City of Barrie’s fireworks show over Kempenfelt Bay starts at approximately 10 p.m. In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be held on Tuesday, July 2.

  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Canada Day on the Move at Lampman Lane Park, 59 Lampman Lane
  • 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. - Canada Day Downtown with the BIA
  • 2 – 4 p.m. - Canada Day on the Move at Sandringham Park, 101 Sandringham Drive
  • 5 – 7 p.m. - Canada Day on the Move at Eastview Community Park, 453 Grove Street East
  • 10 p.m. - Fireworks in Kempenfelt Bay

On July 1, Barrie Transit will run according to an extended Sunday service schedule with the last buses departing the Transit Terminal after the fireworks display (approximately 10:30 p.m.).

The City of Barrie’s Canada Day celebration is funded in part by the Government of Canada and sponsored in part by Tim Hortons.

For full event details and activity times, visit barrie.ca/CanadaDay.

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