Canada Day in Clarington

Every year, Clarington celebrates Canada Day with a large community event on July 1. This year’s celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. 

The event will feature live music and entertainment, including the Big Smoke Brass Band, Guinness World Record holder Brant the Fire Guy, and more! 

Free cookies, glow sticks, prizes, and giveaways will be handed out while supplies last. The celebration will end with a fireworks show synchronized to music. 

Stay tuned for event details about Canada Day in Clarington 2026. 

A maple leaf with silhouettes of Clarington landmarks inside

Join our Canada Day Vendor Market

Our Canada Day market takes place on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex in Bowmanville. We’re pleased to offer vendor space at no cost.

Vendor applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026, and will be reviewed to help ensure a vibrant and diverse mix of products and services. Vendors will be notified of their application status by May 11, 2026, and those selected will be asked to confirm their participation by May 25, 2026.

Apply now.

This celebration is intended to showcase local artisans and handmade vendors. Please note that multi‑level marketing (MLM) and direct sales are not eligible.

All approved vendors must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Municipality of Clarington as additional insured. If you don’t currently carry insurance, one‑day vendor coverage is available through several insurance providers.

Canada Day 2025

More than 20,000 residents came together on July 1 at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex to celebrate Canada Day with friends, family, and neighbours. Guests enjoyed surprises around every corner, including live music, local vendors, action-packed activities and more. The celebration reflected Clarington’s heart and community spirit, with everyone gathering to watch fireworks light up the sky to close out a remarkable evening.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, and the volunteers, performers, vendors and generous sponsors, including the Government of Canada and Ontario Power Generation’s The Power for Change Project.

Stilts performer dressed in a red and white costume for Canada Day.
Clarington leaders and dignitaries on the main stage for the singing of 'O Canada.
The colour party from Canadian Legion Branch 178
Bubble performer makes large bubbles for the crowd
Hula hoop performer perform a routine for a captive audience
Singer from City Soul singing and teaching a dance to party goers on the park lawn
Brant the Fire Guy performs on the main stage
Fireworks light up the sky to cap off the event

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this event possible.

This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

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