Come celebrate Canada Day on the Waterfront, Thunder Bay's biggest annual one-day event, presented by Ontario Power Generation! RSVP to our facebook event to stay up to date https://www.facebook.com/events/259097414654127/

We have two full stages this year, both with great line-ups of musical guests and talented cultural performers. You’ll also find performances and demonstrations by community groups and local organizations throughout Marina Park. There will be activities for the whole family. Programming runs from 4:30 - 11 pm, culminating in the area's biggest fireworks display. Admission to the Canada Day Celebrations on the Waterfront is FREE!

**Note** Marina Park will be closed to vehicle traffic on Canada Day. No personal fireworks or alcohol are permitted on-site. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of free off-site parking and shuttles.

ONTARIO POWER GENERATION COMMUNITY STAGE (in the festival area):
4:30pm - Thunder Bay Community Band
5:30pm - World Dance Collective
6:00pm - Opening Ceremones: Parade with Thunder Bay Police Pipe Band, Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party, Army Navy Airforce Veterans Association and Dignitaries.
6:45pm - Rob Testa (Magician) - https://www.facebook.com/rob.testa
7:45pm - Sharp Ninth #9 - Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet
8:45pm - Megan Nadin
***9:45pm - The Honest Heart Collective***

2nd STAGE (near the Splash Pad):
6:30pm - Sarah Hakala
7:30pm - Altamadum
8:30pm - Cold Lake Sun
***9:30pm - DJ Blackie Chan***

COMMUNITY GROUP PERFORMANCES
There will be new performances every 30-40 minutes by a diverse range of local talents at three stages:
• Taiji Circle Stage
• Baggage Building Waterfront Stage
• Spirit Garden Stage

STONGMAN COMPETITION
5-9pm
This promises to be a great show featuring top level strength athletes from all around the region! Men and women competing in 4 events - clean and press, deadlift, medley and frame carry. Winners are eligible for up to a $600 cash prize and trophies for top 3 of each gender. 

FEATURED ACTIVITIES
• Face Painting and Balloon Animals
• Celebrate Eclectic Skateboard Shop’s 5th Birthday
• Inflatable Play Structures with Party Pro Inflatables
• A Gymnastics Try-it Zone with Ultimate Gymnastics
• Have your mind bent by illusionist Mckinley Oliver
https://mackinleyoliver.com/

• The Alexander Henry open 10am - 5pm

• Bring your bathing suit for Splash Pad fun
and much MORE!

FOOD
From 5:00pm – 11:00pm local food vendors will be serving your favourite foods and snacks at various locations throughout the Park! Bight Restaurant will be open from 11:30am – Midnight.

SHUTTLES & PARKING 
FREE shuttle buses will run 4:30pm – 12:30am to Marina Park from:
• Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River Street)
• Intercity Shopping Centre (Stop 1006/1103)
FREE parking available downtown in the Court Street Parkade (18 N. Court St).

INFORMATION STATIONS
There will be three information stations open to answer questions and provide maps and schedules during the celebrations at the following locations:
• near the Camelot pedestrian entrance
• near the Baggage Building Arts Centre
• near the Boaters Parking Lot