Canada Day is almost here. Who is performing and what to expect
Global News
There are various events taking place across Ottawa on Canada Day, culminating with the annual fireworks display over the national capital.
Canadians will be taking to parks, streets and everywhere in between across the country on Canada Day on Tuesday, and thousands are expected to descend on the nation’s capital to take in the festivities.
The celebrations will come amid a year that has seen Canadians face repeated threats of annexation and a continuing trade war from U.S. President Donald Trump, fuelling a surging ‘Buy Canadian’ movement and a groundswell of renewed patriotism.
So, what will Canada Day celebrations offer from the capital?
On Parliament Hill, visitors can witness the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony at 10 a.m. and enjoy the Royal Canadian Air Force pipes and drum show at 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
The Snowbirds will also perform an aerial show at 4 p.m. for those wanting to look to the sky for the celebrations.
Canada’s capital has also set up a big screen on Parliament Hill for people to watch the celebrations for free, including the national show at noon, featuring tributes, Canadian “icons and artists” and a ceremony to promote the country’s culture.
Performances will include Amanda Marshall, Garou, Thompson Egbo-Egbo, Rafaëlle Roy, Alli Walker and Sonia Benezra.
A short film screening will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., and the national evening show begins at 8 p.m.
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