July 1st, 2022​ (Canada Day)

Kick off to the summer season took place on the July 1st long weekend!

July 1st activities took place in Meridian Place and featured family friendly activities​ includig:

• ​Airbrush Tattoos and games from Party Tyme, along with a Canadian Wildlife Display from Speaking of Wildlife.
• Wandering Busker performances.​
  
• Live entertainment​ on the Meridian Stage, sponsored by Tim Hortons, featured local performances by:​​    
• Isabella Hoops at 2pm
  
• Barrie Persian Association (Dance)​ at 2:45pm
  
• OMCI ​(Zack Wilson)​ at 3:30pm
  
• Cupcakes presented by the Downtown Barrie BIA and the singing of O'Canada and Happy Birthday at 5:00pm
  
• Baytown Big Band at 5:05pm
• A beautiful fireworks display took place over Kempenfelt Bay at 10 pm, which could be seen from multiple vantage points along the waterfront!

Open Air Dunlop presented by the Downtown Barrie BIA took place on Friday, July 1 and​​ Saturday, July 2 along Dunlop st. from Mulcaster to Maple, and featured wrestling, a variety of vendors ​and more!

Special thanks to The Government of Canada , Tim Hortons, our media partners ​and all who participated in the July 1st activities! ​​

The July 1st activities were funded in part by:

 

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