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.!

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Catch all the fun, including:

• Live music and performances on the Main Stage featuring the Matt O'Music Student Band Showcase, The Charles Street Band, City Soul, and Guinness World Records holder Brant the Fire Guy
• Entertainment on the Kids’ Stage featuring storytime, music, dance, and more 
• Kids’ Play Zone with a Bubble Party and LEGO and hula hoop stations
• Inflatable obstacle course and games
• Face painting and henna art
• Tasty bites from food and ice cream vendors
• Local market showcasing fresh finds
• Sensory-break area
• Free cake and cookies (while supplies last)
• Free glow sticks, prizes and giveaways (while supplies last)
• Seeds of Hope – Knock Down Hunger inside Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex at 6 p.m.
• Larger-than-life entertainers and plenty more surprises throughout the evening
• A dazzling fireworks show to close out the night (weather permitting)

Let the good times roll! We can’t wait to celebrate Canada Day with you. 

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