Celebrate Canada Day in Clarington with free family fun, live entertainment and fireworks
Clarington’s signature summer celebration is back and bigger than ever!
Join us on July 1, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex for an exciting Canada Day celebration packed with live entertainment, family‑friendly fun and a spectacular fireworks finale.
This year’s event has something for all ages and abilities, with activities, performances and experiences happening throughout the evening.
What’s happening
Enjoy an exciting lineup of entertainment and activities, including:
- Live music and entertainment featuring the Big Smoke Brass Band, Aria Zenua, and The Charles Street Band
- A high‑energy fire show by Guinness World Record holder Brant the Fire Guy
- Stilt walkers and glow performers
- Kids’ Stage with storytime, music, sing-along and dancing with The Teeny Tinys
- Inflatables, a Bubble Party, LEGO and hula hoop stations, and games
- Soccer-inspired activities, crafts, stories and skills and drills stations
- Soccer Storytelling and Trivia, presented by the Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
- Face painting and henna art
- An artisan pop‑up market
- A variety of food and ice cream vendors
Plus, don’t miss free cookies and glow sticks (while supplies last), and much more happening throughout the night.
The evening wraps up with a fireworks display at 10 p.m. (weather permitting) — the perfect way to celebrate Canada Day with friends, family and neighbours.
Find full event details and watch for event updates at www.clarington.net/CanadaDay.
Thank you, sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this event possible.
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