Celebrate Canada Day in downtown Barrie! Every Canada Day, Barrie features live entertainment and family activities in partnership with Promenade Days, Downtown Barrie's street festival!
Canada Day 2018 Lineup
Family Fun Zone presented by Tim Hortons
Heritage Park 1–9pm |
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The following family fun activities will take place in Heritage Park:
- Inflatables and games from Party Tyme Treats & Amusements
- Free face painting with Clarabella the Clown presented by Telus, Canada's largest and fastest network
- Vendors, including furniture, accessories, jewelry, sweets, hot food, cold drinks, clothing and much more
- Free exhibits and activities including Canadian wildlife displays, kids dance and more
- Fire and Glow performances
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| Entertainment on the Promenade Days Stage |
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Free entertainment all day on the Promenade Days stage at Dunlop Street East, including a special lineup of local and regional talent that reflected Canada’s Heritage.
| Time |
Performer |
| 5pm |
Plex & Aleah Baillargeon |
| 6pm |
Canada Day Cake Cutting and Service
Don’t miss this Barrie Canada Day tradition! Join our local dignitaries near Memorial Square to enjoy a slice of special birthday cake created by downtown Barrie’s own Cakes by Design and presented by the Downtown Barrie Business Association. |
| 6:15 pm |
OMCI Emerging Musicians Showcase |
| 7:45 pm |
Joelle |
| 9pm |
Dan Davidson presented by Kicx 106 and 104.1 the Dock |
| 9:55 pm |
O’ Canada Sing-a-long |
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Fitness in the Park
Heritage Park, 1–8pm |
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New for 2018 we'll be showcasing local fitness entrepreneurs with a series of free classes and demonstrations all day long. All classes are free and drop-ins are welcome!
| Time |
Class |
| 1:30–2:00pm |
Spaulding Circus Aerial Silks, Student Demonstration Group - Nestled among the trees in the aerial rig, students ages 9–18 will showcase their skills on the aerial silks. They will exhibit strength and flexibility all while suspended in air. |
| 2:00–2:30pm |
Zumba with Tatum - A fitness class that boosts energy up with a compilation of 4 different dance styles cumbia, reggae-ton, salsa, and meringue. |
| 2:30–2:40pm |
Spaulding Circus Aerial Silks, Professional Act by Aisha Chiandet - Aisha has been performing aerial arts professionally for 6 years. She will wow you with her graceful movements, daring drops and creative play in the aerial silks. |
| 2:40–3:00pm |
Spaulding Circus Aerial Silks, Student Demonstration Group - Nestled among the trees in the aerial rig, students ages 9 - 18 will showcase their skills on the aerial silks. They will exhibit strength and flexibility all while suspended in air. |
| 3:30–3:40pm |
Spaulding Circus Aerial Silks, Aerial Silks Act by Simon Helm - Our only male performer, Simon will blow you away with his power and exceptional flexibility. |
| 3:40–4:00pm |
Spaulding Circus Aerial Silks, Student Demonstration Group - Nestled among the trees in the aerial rig, students ages 9 - 18 will showcase their skills on the aerial silks. They will exhibit strength and flexibility all while suspended in air. |
| 5:30–6:00pm |
Boot Camp with Tatum - A fitness class designed to target all muscle groups without any equipment just body weight! |
| 7:00–7:30pm |
Athletic Conditioning with Tatum - A fitness class designed to build strength, power and endurance to enhance overall daily performance. |
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Green Street Challenge
Owen Street, June 30 – July 2, 10am–5pm daily |
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Landscape Ontario, the National Sod Growers Association, Come Alive Outside and the City of Barrie present the Green Street Challenge - an opportunity for residents and visitors in Barrie to celebrate the importance of outdoor play. Sod will be laid down on the bottom of Owen Street; creating a pop-up park for all to enjoy
Come play on a street of green in downtown Barrie all weekend long, featuring giant chess, giant Jenga, giant checkers, parachute games and more OR join us at the times below to try out some of the amazing programs offered by the City of Barrie's Recreation team. Classes are free and drop-ins are welcome!
| Saturday June 30 |
| 9:00–10:00am |
Tai Chi Pilates |
| 10:30–11:15am |
Belly Dancing |
| 11:30–12:15pm |
Jugshin Sword Class |
| 12:45–1:15pm |
Mini Fitness Circuit |
| Sunday July 1 |
| 9:30–10:15am |
Zumba |
| 10:30–11:15am |
PiYO |
For more information on the classes above visit play.barrie.ca
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| Fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay |
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Friends and neighbours are invited to gather around the bay to take in the fireworks spectacular at 10pm. **In the event of thunderstorms or heavy winds, the fireworks will be postponed to July 2nd at 10:00pm. Stay tuned to local radio stations for updates.
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