How to mark Canada Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and area
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Tuesday is Canada Day and there are events behind held all day throughout Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.
Celebrations begin at 7 a.m. in New Hamburg with a sunrise ceremony and end with fireworks and a drone show in various communities in the evening.
8 a.m. to late
Riverside Park, 49 King St. W., Cambridge
The Cambridge celebrations last all day with a fishing derby in the morning, a parade at 11 a.m. along King Street E. from Bishop Street to Eagle Street and then main activities getting underway at noon.
There will be opening ceremonies, followed by live entertainment, a zip-line ride, axe throwing, an inflatable obstacle course, children's area, hot air balloon rides, food trucks, vendors and a beer garden.
The evening ends with fireworks.
12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener's city hall
This family-friendly event includes a kids zone with rides, games, food and entertainment.
There's a main stage with various local and Canadian musicians including: Rebekah Stevens, Tragically Hip tribute bang Grace 2, Terra Lightfoot and then headlining the evening is Sloan.
Fireworks will wrap up the evening, starting at approximately 10:30 p.m.
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Waterloo Park
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