Parade, Musicfest and fireworks: Peterborough celebrates Canada Day
Peterborough celebrated Canada Day with a series of events that attracted thousands of people on Monday.
The July 1 festivities kicked off with the annual Canada Day parade down George Street, followed by a performance by The Road Apples at Peterborough Musicfest. The day was capped off by a dazzling fireworks display over Little Lake.
The 2024 Canada Day Parade kicked off at noon with 30 floats in front of city hall, then travelled south down George Street to Del Crary Park.
People joined the pre-parade activities at Confederation Square across from city hall. Activities included a bike-decorating contest, games and giveaways, including temporary Canada Day tattoos and flags.
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble performed at city hall to lead the crowd in the signing of “O Canada” to kick off the parade procession.
Morello’s Your Independent Grocer donated “Happy Birthday Canada” cupcakes to share with the crowd at city hall ahead of the parade
Following the parade, as part of the Canada Day celebrations, a Peterborough Musicfest concert was planned at Del Crary Park starting at 8 p.m. The Road Apples, Canada’s original and premier tribute to the iconic band The Tragically Hip, performed to a packed park of an estimated 11,000 people.
A fireworks display over Little Lake followed the show starting at 9:30 p.m.
The fireworks display was provided by the City of Peterborough.
On Canada Day, we also reflect on our country’s relationships with Indigenous nations and peoples. We are all treaty people. In Peterborough, we respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg.