Plenty of red and white festivities for Canada Day in York Region
No shortage of events and festivities happening across York Region to celebrate all that is red and white.
Yorkregion.com
June 27, 2019
Amanda Persico
There is no shortage of events and festivities happening across York Region to celebrate all that is red and white. From parades to fireworks, and everything in-between, there's plenty of fun to be had July 1.
Aurora
July 1, parade starts at 10 a.m.
Yonge Street
aurora.ca
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with plenty of free family activities throughout the day. The annual Canada Day parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels south along Yonge Street from Mosely Street to Murray Drive.
East Gwillimbury
July 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 to 10 p.m.
Sharon Temple National Historic Site, Mount Albert Lions Community Centre
eastgwillimbury.ca
Enjoy a day of historical re-enactments, yard games and bouncy castles at the Sharon Temple. Cap the day off with live music, entertainment and fireworks at the Mount Albert Community Centre.
King Township
July 1, 5 p.m. to dusk
Tyrwhitt Park
king.ca
The grand tradition continues in Kettleby with old-fashion fun and games, food trucks and an amazing fireworks display.
Georgina
July 1, 2 to 10 p.m.
ROC
georgina.ca
Visit the ROC for a day full of exciting festivities for the whole family. Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, inflatables, food and a fireworks display.
Markham
July 1, activities 3 to 11 p.m., parade starts at 4 p.m.
Markham Civic Centre, Milne Dam Conservation Park
markham.ca
Markham’s Canada Day celebrations unite all members of the community. The daylong event features a citizenship ceremony, seniors luncheon and community event at Milne Dam, including children's activities, live music and food trucks. The People’s Parade starts at 4 p.m. and travels south along McCowan Road to Milne Dam.
Newmarket Kanata Day Festival
July 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Riverwalk Commons, Main Street, George Richardson Park
newmarket.ca/kanata
Spend the day in downtown Newmarket with entertainment for the whole family, including children’s entertainment and street sale along Main Street, beer garden, live entertainment, inflatables and midway rides. Cap off Canada’s birthday with a fun-filled evening, featuring busker and musical performances and fireworks show at George Richardson Park.
Richmond Hill
July 1, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park
richmondhill.ca
It’s a fun-filled day full of activities with something for everyone, from art exhibits, live entertainment, eating contests, City of Richmond Hill marketplace, midway and food pavilion and beer tent. End the day with a grand fireworks display.
Vaughan
July 1, noon to 8 p.m.
North Maple Regional Park
vaughan.ca
Celebrate Canada Day at the newly opened regional park and green space area. This year’s free festival includes live entertainment, inflatables, face-painting and arts and crafts activities.
Whitchurch-Stouffville -- Strawberry Festival
June 29 to July 1
Memorial Park
strawberryfestival.ca
This year’s Strawberry Festival features more than 200 crafters, food vendors and artisans along with a slew of fresh strawberries and strawberry delights. The festival includes three days of non-stop entertainment, midway rides, a theatre and festival pub area and inflatables.
