The Canada Day 2025 lineup has officially been announced and it’s bigger and better than ever!
On Thursday, May 29th, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, unveiled the official program for the National Canada Day Celebrations, which includes a star-studded noon and evening show, an O Canada! Station, a dazzling fireworks show, and more.
After months of tension between Canada and the United States regarding Canada’s sovereignty, the Department of Canadian Heritage said, “this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show the world what makes the True North strong and free. Canadians are encouraged to take part in celebrations in their communities across the country and in the heart of Canada’s Capital Region.”
Here’s everything you can look forward to for the ultimate Canada Day celebration in the capital!
National Noon Ceremony
The national noon ceremony will officially kick off the celebrations live from LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa starting at 12 p.m. E.T. and will be broadcast on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI RDI, ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV. With performances by Amanda Marshall, Garou, Thompson Egbo-Egbo, Rafaëlle Roy, and Alli Walker. The event will be hosted by multi-award winning personality, Sonia Benezra.
To get into the festive spirit, listen to the official Canada Day playlist and discover the artists who will be centre stage on July 1!
Canada Day Evening Show
Later that night, from 8 to 10 p.m. E.T., Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats Park will come alive in a sea of red and white for a high-energy Canada Day celebration with performances from a lineup of legendary Canadian artists. Live from Ottawa, with special segments from Summerside, (P.E.I.), Yellowknife, (N.W.T.) and Vancouver, (B.C.), the Canadian artists and special guests, and will be hosted by Isabelle Racicot.
Ottawa:
- Sarah McLachlan
- Coeur de Pirate
- Josh Ross
- Tom Cochrane
- Mitsou
- Amanda Marshall
- Roch Voisine
- Billie du Page
- Randy Bachman
- Édith Butler
- TALK
- Dumas & Ivan Boivin-Flamand
- Fredz
- Aasiva
- Muzion
- Morgan Grace
Summerside:
Vancouver:
- Dear Rouge
- Alex Wells
Yellowknife:
The Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks
The celebrations end with a bang in Canada’s Capital Region. Look up to the sky over Ottawa-Gatineau as it lights up during the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks. This spectacular pyrotechnical show will conclude a day marked by national pride and unity!
The fireworks will be set off near LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa. For the best views, head to the park or the surrounding streets, which will be closed to traffic that day.
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