Who isn’t eager to celebrate Canada’s 157th anniversary? Locally, there will be much to do on July 1 as Kemptville residents mark the occasion of Canada Day 2024.
The day will begin with a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Kemptville Legion from 9am to 11am, which will include the opening ceremony and flag raising at 10:30am. The main festivities will take place at Riverside Park, with countless activities happening concurrently.
The main stage will feature different performers throughout the day, with various entertainers and vendors available to visit between 11am and 4pm. The Family Zone will be available all day, with a splash pad, play structures, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, and a skateboard and BMX park. There will also be inflatables in the Family Zone from 11am – 4pm.
The Kemptville Pool will feature five hours of free swimming times – please check the schedule for more information. Don’t miss the Charity Bingo supporting the KDH CT Scanner campaign at the Legion from 1pm – 3pm, with free Canada Day cake at intermission!
The fireworks will take place at 10pm – watch from the viewing area at Riverside Park. Please note that the schedule is subject to change, and some activities may be weather dependent. For more information and an updated, detailed schedule, visit https://www.northgrenville.ca/things-to-do/events/13218/canada-day-in-riverside-park
Closer to Oxford Mills? Come join us!
In Oxford Mills, the opening ceremony begins at 11:30am sharp at Maplewood Park, beginning with the Kemptville Legion Pipe and Drums and official flag raising, and then continuing with three live bands, the Lion’s Club BBQ & Raffle, Kids Games, Face painting, Medieval Swordplay demonstrations, Sunset Sweets Ice Cream cart, Crepes by Dial-a-Chef, celebration cupcakes, and wonderful community spirit! All of this and much more is what you will find in Maplewood Park on July 1!
Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen! Washrooms are open, limited general street parking is available, with accessible parking only on site (in the parking lot). Additional parking is available a short walk away at Crozier Park. Consider walking or cycling to the park if you can!
The Oxford Mills festivities will feature music Performances by Kemptville musician Wayne Lyrette (opener), North Grenville acoustic duo Birds of a Feather putting their own spin on popular songs, and local, beloved act Tripoly (closing act) – an acoustic trio that is formed of Elizabeth McNally, Glenna Hunter and Doug Hendry.
Bring the whole family out for a day of fun!
