Canada Day 2024: Festivities, fireworks and live music throughout Waterloo Region
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There are more than a half-dozen official parties going on across Waterloo Region over the weekend as people look to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday.
There are more than a half-dozen official parties going on across Waterloo Region over the weekend as people look to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday.
Most will offer free fireworks or light shows as well as other activities but Cambridge continues to lead the way in terms of interesting options for entertainment.
The day will kick off early with a fishing derby for kids and teens at Riverside Park from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.
This will be followed by a parade at 11 a.m. that runs down King Street between Bishop and Eagle streets in Preston.
In addition, there will be midway rides, as well as areas that offer food and drinks, which will open at the same time as the parade.
Other options for entertainment include live music from 3:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. as well as a fireworks show, which will begin after dusk.
Here are other options throughout Waterloo Region to celebrate over the Canada Day weekend:
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