Downtown Kitchener: All-Day Canada Day Spectacular

📍 Location: Carl Zehr Square & the Canada PLAY zone across from City Hall

• 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. – Canada PLAY Kids' Zone

  • Free family fun: rides, games, family entertainment right across from City Hall

• 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. – Main Stage (Carl Zehr Square)

  • 4:30–5:30 p.m.: Rebekah Stevens

  • 6:00–7:00 p.m.: Grace 2 (Tragically Hip tribute)

  • 7:30–8:30 p.m.: Terra Lightfoot

  • 9:00–10:30 p.m.: Sloan – Juno‑award winners taking the stage!

  • 10:30 p.m.: Fireworks finale over City Hall

• Food & Drink: Food trucks and licensed bar area near the square. Trucks include Donkey Kone, Fo’ Cheezy, Los Rolling Tacos, Kono Pizza, and more

• Transit & Parking: Easy access via ION stations, GRT routes 7, 8, 20, 204; City Hall parking garage & downtown lots; bike parking available

🗓️ Timeline at a Glance

12:00–19:00Canada PLAY Kids' Zone (rides, games)

Across from City Hall
16:30–17:30 Rebekah Stevens performance
18:00–19:00 Grace 2 tribute to The Tragically Hip
19:30–20:30 Terra Lightfoot
21:00–22:30 Sloan

22:30 Fireworks CelebrationOver City Hall

❤️ Why Go Downtown?

• Epic all‑day vibes: family area, local food, live music, and fireworks

• Who doesn’t love hearing Sloan belt out their best hits under the summer sky?

• Easy access, community spirit, and a feel‑good celebration for all ages

✅ Planning Tips

• Arrive early (around lunchtime) to enjoy the kids’ zone and stake out a prime spot.

• Take the ION or GRT to avoid parking stress.

• Dress comfy and bring a blanket or folding chairs for evening fun.

• Check the weather forecast – cross your toes for clear skies at 10:30 p.m.!

Other Region Highlights:

• Cambridge – Riverside Park: Free carnival + fireworks at dusk

• Waterloo Park: Community picnic with local music and an impressive LED drone show at 10 p.m.