Canada Day 2025
Events in Northumberland County
Parades, live music, food, children’s events, bouncy castles, vendor markets, midway rides and of course
Fireworks – there are a multitude of events happening all across Northumberland County.
Some events will take place over the entire weekend June 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & July 1st,
so check the Community Events Calendar to see if you would like to make a whole weekend
plan for Canada Day. Visit the Waterfront Festival in Cobourg on Saturday or Sunday or Monday
and then enjoy Canada Day at another location on the Tuesday.
Here is what is going on in each area on
Canada Day - July 1st .
Cobourg
Cobourg Waterfront Festival
This weekend is the Cobourg Waterfront Festival, which happens every Canada Day weekend. With live music, local performers and a line-up of great entertainment, there is always something going on. The Lions Marketplace offers Art, Handmade Goods and other treasures. The Rotary Artisan tents showcase regional artist and creators. Beverage tents, Games and a Midway, as well as a Beach, round out an incredible weekend, with the Fireworks over the Harbour as the grand finale.
Saturday June 28th – Cobourg Waterfront Festival – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday June 29th – Cobourg Waterfront Festival – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Monday June 30th – Cobourg Waterfront Festival – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Tuesday July 1st – Cobourg Waterfront Festival – 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
*free parking and shuttle service available
For more information on the Waterfront Festival, click here.
Canada Day Celebrations in Cobourg
11:00am – Canada Day Parade (King St & William St – travels east along King to Victoria Park)
12:30am – Opening Ceremonies in Victoria Park
1:00pm – 5:00pm – Multicultural Music & Dancing – Rotary Harbourfront Park
1:00pm – 10:00pm – Canada Day Entertainment at the Bandshell
10:00pm – Fireworks over Cobourg Harbour
*park for free at the Northumberland Mall or Cobourg Community Centre & ride the free shuttle bus to downtown. Shuttle busses run every 30 minutes Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Canada Day from 9:30am to 11pm. Shuttle stops include Northumberland Mall Bus Shelter, Cobourg Community Centre Bus Stop, Downtown Terminal East of Church Street & Cobourg Marina
For more information about Canada Day in Cobourg click here.
Canada Day Celebrations in Port Hope
8:00am – 11:00am – Pancakes in the Park(Memorial Park)
9:00am – 3:00pm – Show’n Shine Car Show – (Town Hall Rotary Park)
10:00am – 11:00am – Outdoor Yoga (back lawn of Town Hall)
11:00am – Canada Day Parade – along Ridout, Walton, Pine & Augusta Streets
11:00am – 8:00pm – Games & Activities – Mini putt, Bouncy Castles, Laser Tag & Ball Hockey & more
11:00am – 10:00pm – Refreshment Gardens
11:45am – Official Opening Ceremony of Canada Day – singing & Queenies cupcakes
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Wagon Rides – p/u Queen Street across from Cenotaph
12:00pm – 10:00pm – Live Music in Memorial Park
10:15pm – Fireworks at the Waterfront Pier
Location: Most Activities take place at Memorial Park – 44 Queen St., Port Hope
For more information about Canada Day in Port Hope click here.
Canada Day Celebrations in Campbellford
8am – 10 am – Rotary Pancake Breakfast
9am – Entertainment with Cindy &Scott
10am – Noon – Park Activities: crafts, games, face painting, Zach the Juggler & Balloon Artist, Blades of Glory
10am – Teddy Bear Parade with Sparky the Fire Dog
10:30am – Knight Challenge
11:30am – Knight Duel
12pm – Official Opening Ceremony – Singing & Cupcakes
Location: Old Mill Park – 51 Grand Road, Campbellford
For more information about Canada Day in Campbellford, click here.
Canada Day Celebrations in Hastings
8am – noon – Breakfast
11am – 1pm – Fire Station Open House with BBQ, hotdogs & drinks
1pm – Cornhole Tournament
4pm – Community Parade – Decorated bikes and wagons, old cards & floats (everyone welcome)
5pm – Live Music with the Reckless Minstrel Buskers
5pm – Party in the Park – Axe Throwing, Bouncy Castle, Food Vendors, Beverage Pavilion, Local Craft Beer
7pm – 9pm – Live Music by the Gunslingers
Dusk – Award Winning Fireworks Display
Location: 15 Front St. W (behind Post Office)
For more information about Canada Day in Hastings, click here.
Canada Day Celebrations in Warkworth
11am – 2pm – Live Entertainment, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Games, Races, Prizes, Hotdogs, Popcorn,
Sno-Cones, Candy Floss & Trent Hills Firefighters
* Wear Red & White
Location: Mill Creek Park – Mill St., Warkworth
For more information about Canada Day in Warkworth click here.
Canada Day Celebrations in Brighton
8am – 10am – Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast at Owen Gibb Community Centre
10am – 3pm – Family Activities – Bouncy Castles, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Live entertainment, food vendors
10:45 am – Canada Day Parade
11am – Opening Ceremonies & cake (King Edward Park)
7:30pm – 10pm – Live Music (Memorial Park)
10pm – Fireworks at King Edward Park
Location – King Edward Park – 75 Elizabeth St.
& Memorial Park at Main St & Kingsley Avenue
For more information about Canada Day in Brighton click here.
