Canada Day 2026
Celebrate Canada Day in Grand Falls-Windsor!
Join us on Wednesday, July 1 at Shanawdithit Centennial Park for a free afternoon of live entertainment, family activities, community groups, food, and more!
Opening Ceremonies – 12:30 PM
- Welcome from Mayor Mike Browne
- Land Acknowledgement
- O Canada performed by Shannon Ivey
- Greetings
Cake Cutting – 12:45 PM
Live Music:
- 1:00–2:15 PM – Fickle Strings
- 2:30–3:45 PM – Landlocked
Activities (1:00-4:30 PM):
- Face painting
- Family games
- Horse rides
- 4th Grand Falls Scouts BBQ
- Classic vehicles from Rally in the Valley
- Association for New Canadians cultural displays, snacks, games and henna art
- Exploits Soccer Association activities
- Youth Ventures lemonade stand
Special Events:
- 1:30 PM – Cricket Exhibition
- 2:30 PM – Soccer Exhibition
- 4:00 PM – Canada Day Drumming: Bring a drum, bucket, pot, or anything you can make some noise with! Limited rattle drums available while supplies last. (See more info below).
- 4:15 PM – Become an Honorary Newfoundlander Ceremony: Registration required by calling Community Services at 709-489-0450.
Fireworks:
The fireworks will be set off at APPROXIMATELY 10:30 PM from the old Abitibi property, and we have indicated some suggested parking and viewing areas in the map below. Taylor Road and areas across the river are also open for parking. All roads in the downtown area will remain open to traffic, and we ask residents to avoid blocking traffic if parking roadside. The old Abitibi yard is not open to the public and both our Fire Department and security will be onsite to ensure everyone’s safety.
Canada Day Drumming:
Make Some Noise for Canada Day!
Join us at 4:00 PM on July 1 at Shanawdithit Centennial Park as Grand Falls-Windsor takes part in the 10th Anniversary of Canada Day Drumming!
Canada Day Drumming is a nationwide celebration that brings communities together through the universal language of rhythm. People of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds will join in simultaneous drumming events across Canada, celebrating unity, diversity, inclusion, peace, and community spirit.
No experience? No problem! Everyone is welcome to participate. Bring a drum, bucket, pot, spoon, or anything else you can safely bang to make some noise. We’ll also have a limited number of free rattle drums available while supplies last.
We’ll begin gathering at 3:50 PM before joining communities from coast to coast for six minutes of drumming starting at 4:00 PM Newfoundland time.
Let’s come together and show our Canadian spirit through the power of rhythm. We can’t wait to see – and hear – you there!
Learn more about Canada Day Drumming at www.canadadaydrumming.com or watch the national livestream on YouTube.
