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July 1st, 2025
Arnprior is known to be one of the best Canada Day Celebrations around! From music to parades to fireworks and more, there's something for everyone!
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 11:00 am | Lions Pancake Breakfast | Nick Smith Centre |
|
10:30 am Registration 11:45 am Departure |
Optimist Bobby Legault Children's Bike Parade | Parade from John/Ottawa St to Park |
| 12:00 -5:00 pm | Live Music, Family Entertainment | Robert Simpson Park |
| 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Strawberry Social | Galilee Centre |
| 2:00 pm | Rotary Mad Duck Race | Madawaska Blvd Bridge |
| 9:45 pm | Fireworks Display | Island by the Weir |
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm | Riverside Revival |
| 1:30 - 2:15 pm | Sam Stone |
| 2:30 - 3:15 pm | Wade Barras of Parliament of Owls |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | Main Street School of Music |
Fireworks
The fireworks display will be shot from the island by the weir located right in front of the Madawaska Boulevard bridge. The show will start at 9:45pm and last roughly 20 minutes.
Your best view points are from Hydro Park East or West though the show can be seen across town.
Access via the river will be restricted past piers 5/6 of the marina. Please respect the Fire Department in the boat patrolling and ensuring safety.
Local business, Ottawa Valley Air Paddle, is hosting a Kaleidoscope Kayaking event during the show where you can watch the fireworks in a kayak that is lit up. Learn more and register by visiting their website.
Looking to be a vendor at this event? Apply here.
Want to see what the event looks like? Watch the 2023 event recap video below.
For more information on the Canada Day events, please contact Lucas Power, Program and Events Supervisor, at lpower@arnprior.ca or 613 623 7301x1795.
Contact Us
Director of Recreation Services
Nick Smith Centre
77 James Street,
Arnprior, ON K7S 1C9, Map this Location
T. 613-623-4231 x1793
E-mail the director of recreation