Canada Day 2025 Celebrations

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 10:00am–11:00pm

Location

Various locations around Barrie

Contact

Special Events Office

Phone

705-739-4285

events@barrie.ca

The City of Barrie celebrated Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with many events and activities throughout the city.

Canada Day On The Move  featured pop-up events at Lampman Lane Park, and Painswick Park and included family-friendly activities such as a reptile show from Scales Nature Park, face painting, a DJ and music, nature play with the City's Parks Planning team, busker performances, interactive art activities, games, inflatables and more! 

The celebrations also included a pop-up Food Truck Festival at Centennial Park featuring entertainment, a spectacular performance by the Ultimutts Animal Actors Show, as well as a paid family fun zone with games, face painting, food and more. 

2025 Performances, Activities & More

Canada Day On The Move Performances & Activities

The travelling Canada Day On The Move free activities included:

A display from Scales Nature Park: Atendees could get up close and learn about some of Canada’s most popular reptiles and amphibians!
Nature play with the City's Parks Planning team:
- Scavenger Bingo is an engaging activity, great for all ages. Participants could explore the park to fill in their squares.
- The interactive Nature Match game tested your skills and knowledge. Perfect for both the nature novice and the outdoor expert.
Fun family activities: Arts and crafts, DJ dance party, face painting, games, inflatables, vendors and more.
Art with the MacLaren Art Centre
Darlin’ Darlin’ Cowgirl Hula Hoops Shows

When/Where	Details
Lampman Lane Park, 10am–1pm	Canada Day On The Move activities
Lampman Lane Park, 12:30pm	Darlin’ Darlin’ Cowgirl Hula Hoops Show
Painswick Park, 3–6pm	Canada Day On The Move activities
Painswick Park, 5pm	Darlin’ Darlin’ Cowgirl Hula Hoops Show

Downtown/Waterfront Performances & Activities

*In the case of inclement weather, the fireworks show would have been held on Wednesday, July 2. Information about cancellations or delays would have been posted in the City's* *Facebook event* *and on* X, and announced by *media partners. Every effort would have been made to announce any rescheduling by 9pm on Tuesday.*
When/Where	Details
Dunlop Street, 10am–11pm	Open Air Dunlop (presented by the Downtown BIA) featured a variety of activities and live entertainment.
Centennial Park, 12–10pm	Food truck festival with delicious treats and refreshments from a variety of vendors. Paid family fun zone by Moonwalk Entertainment featuring inflatables, games, fun food and more! Prices range from $4–$25. You could also purchase passes on site: All Day Play + 1 Treat = $20 or VIP All Day Play + 1 Treat + 1 Body Tattoo = $25.
Centennial Park, 1pm/3pm/5pm	Ultimutts Animal Actors Show!
Centennial Park, 2:30pm	Darlin’ Darlin’ Cowgirl Hula Hoops Show
Centennial Park, 3:30pm	Phil Dacosta Magic Show
Centennial Park, 7–9pm	Various Roaming & Musical Buskers
Centennial Park, 9:20pm	Luna Periwinkle Fire Show
Waterfront, 10pm	Fireworks show visible from multiple vantage points along the waterfront. Heritage Park was closed to the public for safety during the show.

The food truck festival at Centennial Park featured the following vendors:

About the Performers

The Ultimutts are a group of internationally recognized cats, dogs, and trainers that showcase the amazing talents of animals who perform in blockbuster movies and TV shows! From acting skits to the stunt dog skateboarding course, jumping rope, handstands, driving mini cars, tightrope walking and backflips, this show is one that puts the spotlight on our four-legged friends that show up on the big screen.
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Presented by NorthFIRE Circus
With rhinestones on her boots and hula hoops in hand, Darlin’ Darlin’ is a whip-smart, high-energy cowgirl who blends world-class circus skills with down-home charm. A true rodeo rebel, she twirls, flips, and spins her way through a laugh-out-loud, family-friendly spectacle that’s equal parts honky-tonk and high skill.
Whether she’s cracking jokes, dazzling with hoops, or wrangling a volunteer for a line dance, Darlin’ delivers the kind of sparkle that can only come from the open prairie and a lifetime of performance. Expect daring hoop stunts, outrageous antics, and a whole lot of “yeehaw!”
She’s not just a performer—she’s a one-woman hoedown. Saddle up, folks… Darlin’ Darlin’ is here to steal the show and your heart.
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Luna Periwinkle, also known as Torey Kehoe, is a dynamic and engaging performer who has been captivating audiences for nearly a decade. With roots in theatre and a passion for live entertainment, she brings vibrant energy and expressive movement to every stage she graces. Luna performs with renowned Toronto-based companies including NorthFIRE Circus, the Spin Starlets, and Crimson Fire.
Specializing in hula hoop dance for over eight years, Luna not only performs but also teaches, inspiring students of all ages to explore movement, find their flow, and—most importantly—have fun. Her warm presence and radiant smile make her a standout addition to any event, delivering performances that are both high-impact and joyfully unforgettable.
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Barrie Transit

Barrie Transit offered additional trips from the Transit Terminal after the fireworks on July 1. Barrie Transit ran according to an extended Sunday service schedule with the last buses departing the Transit Terminal after the fireworks display (approximately 10:30pm). Full details were available at MyRideBarrie.ca/News.

Sponsors & Partners

The City’s 2025 Canada Day celebrations were generously sponsored by:

Logos for Tim Hortons, Alectra and Shoreview Barrie

Media Partners

We captured photos/videos of this amazing event. The photos/videos may be used by the City of Barrie or its partners in publications, promotional materials, social media or other communications, without subject notice or compensation.