Celebrate Canada Day with the City of Sarnia. From the Canada Day Parade; to family fun at Canatara Park; to live entertainment and fireworks at Centennial Park; there are no shortage of ways to enjoy July 1!
Join the City of Sarnia in celebrating Canada Day on July 1, 2025 with a community-wide celebration. From the Canada Day Parade at 11:30 a.m.; to family fun at Canatara Park from 11 a .m. to 4 p.m.; to live entertainment and fireworks at Centennial Park from 6 to 10:30 p.m.; there is something for everyone!
New this year, we’ve made some additions to our Centennial Park activities including the Extreme Dogs Stunt Show and a fresh lineup of local bands.
Canatara Park
Start the day off at Canatara Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a wide range of fun for all ages and interests. Check out the annual Canada Day Parade, Handmade Vendor Market, activities on the field, bandshell entertainment and more!
Canada Day Parade
The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m., starting from the intersection of Colborne Road and Lakeshore Road, heading west on Lakeshore then south on Christina Street before heading through the park on Lake Chipican Drive and finishing on Sandy Lane.
Activities on the filed
Visit the main field for a variety of family-fun activities and attractions starting at 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. activities including inflatables; face painting / airbrush tattoos; balloon clowns; hula hoop fun zone; crafts with Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery; and an interactive mural.
Multicultural concessions
Stop for a bite of food at any time between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Concessions including an array of Multicultural options will be available. Vendors are subject to change.
Multicultural food vendors:
- Polish Alliance of Canada Br 14
- Greek Men
- Greek Ladies
- Lambton Chinese Canadian Association
- Portuguese Canadian Club of Sarnia
- Bengali
- Black Bull Bubble Tea
- Caribbean Bien Home Catering
- Bluewater Nigerian Community
- Mumbai Street Food
Bandshell Entertainment
Head over to the bandshell at 12:30 p.m. for live performances and ceremonies.
Bandshell lineup:
- 12:30 p.m. – Lambton Concert Band
- 1 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem, speeches from dignitaries, parade winners announced, cupcake giveaway)
- 1:30 p.m. – Lambton Concert Band
- 2 p.m. – Multicultural performances
Canatara Park Stage
Enjoy some live entertainment at the stage between 11 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Each performance is 30 minutes in length.
Entertainment | Time |
Kobbler Jay | 11:00 a.m. |
Circus Drummer | 11:45 a.m. |
Corbin the Pirate | 12:30 p.m. |
Kobber Jay | 1:15 p.m. |
Circus Drummer | 2:00 p.m. |
Corbin the Pirate | 2:45 p.m. |
Cycle into Canada Day
In an effort to promote active transportation the City is installing temporary bi-directional bike lanes in two locations, expanding our existing networks of bike lanes on Canada Day. To learn more visit our Cycle Canada Day page.
Centennial Park
Canada Day with the City of Sarnia continues at Centennial Park on July 1 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with food vendors, busker performances, face painting, Extreme Dogs Stunt Dog Show, and the Annual Fireworks Show off the Bay.
Concessions
Stop by and discover a variety of local favourites, including:
- Stafford Brothers Meats
- Bubbles Ice Cream
- Aunt Ries
- Pizza Pizza
- Honestly Dough
- Millers Meats
- That Hot Dog Guy
- Ice Cream and more
- Big Daddy’s BBQ
- Wooden Aces
Centennial Park Canada Day entertainment
There’s plenty of entertainment in store to enjoy, from buskers strolling throughout the park, to the Painted Cat at Flag Court, to the Extreme Dogs Stunt Shows at 7 and 8:30 p.m.
Agora Stage entertainment:
- The Fried Chix with Ella Kate – 6 to 7 p.m.
- Strange Times – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Song Machine – 9 to 10 p.m.
Fireworks
We’re lighting up the sky to celebrate Canada. Fireworks over the bay kick off at 10 p.m.
In the instance of inclement weather, fireworks will be rescheduled for 10 p.m. on July 2.
Transit
Sarnia Transit will offer special free shuttle services to both Canatara Park and Centennial Park, allowing visitors to park off site.
Shuttles will run between Northgate Terminal and Canatara Park, every half hour, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m.
Shuttles will run between Northgate Terminal and Centennial Park, every half hour, from 8 to 11:30 p.m.
Learn more about Canada Day service on our Transit Page.
Truth and Reconciliation
We acknowledge that while there are many things to celebrate about Canada, it is important to pause, reflect, and act.
We invite the community to spend some time this Canada Day reflecting on the history of our nation. Included below is a list of some of the resources to help with this reflection:
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports
- Lambton County Libraries Anti-Racism Arts Project
- Indigenous Canada Online Course from the University of Alberta
- Atrocities Against Indigenous Canadians For Dummies by Jenna Rose Sands
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Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program.
