With just over a week until Canada Day celebrations in the City of Moncton, the excitement continues to build.
This year’s events will include a recognition for Canada’s 150th, and it is being billed as the biggest ever for Greater Moncton.
Director of Tourism and Events for the City of Moncton Gillian Somers says this year’s celebrations will include a beer garden, that will promote local, “It is something new that they are trying this year, and we are excited about it for the opportunity to promote local. We are going to do that on Assomption so that you can still see the stage from there, and that will be happened later in the day. You can sample some of what our region has to offer as well.”
Another new addition will be a beach that is being created in the downtown, complete with sand. it is thanks to a partnership with Festival Inspire, and it will include beach yoga, a silent disco dance party and giant lobster and a lemonade stand.
Somers advises everyone to plan ahead if they are thinking about making the trip downtown on July 1st, “Make some plans, because it is a large footprint. Make sure you don’t miss out because there are a lot of things happening that day.”
Festivities will include something for everyone, and Canada Day will wrap up with a large fireworks display.
The Canada 150 mainstage, which will be located in the Riverfront parking lot, will light up from 4pm until 10, with performers that include Kingston Ontario rockers The Glorious Sons, and Alan Doyle.
Performers on the Downing Street stage include Cy, Izzy and the Prohibition and the Backyard devils.
There will also be entertainment for the children.
Over 15,000 people are expected to attend this year.
The City of Moncton will also include a welcome tent, for those who speak languages other than English or French and need an interpreter.
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Full Program for Canada Day:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Downing Place Stage, presented by Atlantic Lottery
- Izzy and the Prohibition
- Cy
- The Backyard Devils
- Joey Robin Haché
- The Monoxides
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Moncton Market Stage
- Tyler Haché
- Reforme
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Whoa Canada! Kids’ Concert (Riverfront Park)
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Féelie Tout
- 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Art Richard
- 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Rémi Boudreau
- 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Féelie Tout
- 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Art Richard
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Rémi Boudreau
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Reggae Ensoleillé (Moncton Library Parking Lot)
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Whoa Canada! Kids’ PlayZone featuring bouncy games, face painting, balloon artistry, and more (Riverfront Park)
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Vendors offering a variety of foods and other products (Riverfront)
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – La Bikery free bike valet (Moncton Market)
3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Official Flag Raising Ceremony (City Hall Plaza)
3 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Craft Beer Garden (in front of the Moncton Law Courts)
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Citizen Reaffirmation Ceremony, presented by CIBC (Riverfront Parking Lot)
4 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Canada 150 Concert (Riverfront Parking Lot)
- Bois Joli
- Presentation by the Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada
- The Glorious Sons
- Cœur de pirate
- Alan Doyle
10 p.m. – Canada 150 Fireworks (Riverfront)
Street Closure Details:
- From 7 a.m. on Friday, June 30 until 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 2: full closure of Downing Street from Main Street to Assomption Boulevard;
- From 6 p.m. on Friday, June 30 until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 1: full closure of Assomption Boulevard from Westmorland Street to Mechanic Street leaving the intersections of Assomption/Westmorland and Mechanic/Assomption open; and closure of the westbound lane of Assomption Boulevard from Mechanic Street to Main Street.
Rain Location: In the event of extreme weather conditions, the Canada 150 celebrations (except fireworks) will take place at the Moncton Coliseum Agrena Complex. In case of poor weather conditions, look for event updates on the City of Moncton’s Facebook page.
