New this Canada Day, the Town of Pelham’s Grand Parade will begin at a later time, providing residents with a late afternoon event that continues until the fireworks at 10 PM. The Grand Parade in Pelham is a highlight of local area organizations, service clubs and businesses, with space still available for applications for parade entries.
At 4 PM, the parade will travel down Haist Street from A.K. Wigg School to Harold Black Park. Following the parade, community members will enjoy a welcome ceremony, free family activities, a community art project, and an entertainment stage featuring local talent. The event is supported through funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program.
“We are gearing up to host an exciting July 1 event in the Town of Pelham with the Grand Parade down Haist street to the Party in the Park” said Special Events and Festivals Programmer Jodi Shishkov. “This annual hometown community event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time with neighbours and friends, in a family friendly park setting.”
The event line-up in Harold Black Park includes:
3:00 - 7:00 pm - Rotary Club of Fonthill Children's Area. Bouncers, archery, sno-cones, and more.
4:00 - 9:00 pm - Local food and artisan vendors.
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Meet the Floats.
4:00 - 4:45 pm – Jimmy Marando Swing Band.
5:00 pm - Welcome Ceremony following Canada Day Grand Parade arrival.
5:00pm - 8:00pm – Interactive Community Art Project.
5:00 -6:15 pm – Hunter Stull, musician.
6:30 -7:45 pm – No More New Band.
7:00 pm - Fonthill Lions Poutine Eating Contest.
8:00-10:00 pm - Wet Knights Band.
9:55 pm - Singing of O' Canada.
10:00 pm – Fireworks.
In addition to the activities taking place in the park, a free public swim is taking place at the Pelham Pool, at Marlene Stewart-Streit Park, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community members and youth are encouraged to enter the July 1 contests, which include a House Decorating Contest, Colouring Contest, and Bike Decorating Contest.
Learn more at www.pelham.ca/canada-day