Clarington is celebrating Canada Day with big celebrations in Bowmanville and Newcastle. Some local roads will be closed to accommodate the festivities.

Canada Day in Clarington

Come out and celebrate Canada Day with an evening packed with entertainment, activities, and good times with friends and family. The festivities kick off Tuesday, July 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, located at 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville. End the night with a bang—fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.!

The following roads will be closed on July 1 for the celebration:

• Brookhill Boulevard, between Green Road and Clarington Boulevard from 9 a.m. to midnight.
• Clarington Boulevard, between Stevens Road and Brookhill Boulevard from 9 a.m. to midnight.
• Stevens Road, between Clarington Boulevard and Bowmanville Avenue from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Limited access to Uptown Avenue

Canada Day in Newcastle

Canada Day in downtown Newcastle will be bigger than ever this year. Bring your family to downtown Newcastle from noon to 6 p.m. for a street festival with vendors, artisans, live music and more! Fireworks at dusk.

The following roads will be closed for the festival and annual bicycle parade:

• Mill Street North from King Avenue to Wilmot Street from 10 a.m. on June 30 to 8 p.m. on July 1
• King Avenue from Baldwin Street to Brookhouse Drive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 1.