Canada Day

The City of Pembroke is thrilled to unveil our exciting Canada Day lineup!

Join us for two days packed with delicious food, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks.
There's something for everyone as we come together to celebrate what makes our community and our country so special!

Photo Gallery: Canada Day Images for 2025 will appear here on the public site.

Canada Day Schedule

June 30th, 2025

Who: Open to the Public

When: June 30, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Where: Riverside Park

To kick off our Canada Day celebrations, join us on June 30th for an evening full of fun and festivities! Enjoy a free BBQ, free T-shirt tie-dyeing, and inflatables for all ages. Don’t miss the high-energy Oh Canada Eh! musical dinner show, followed by a special outdoor screening of Mufasa: The Lion King with free popcorn under the stars!

June 30th Canada Day Schedule

5:30 p.m.

Free Hot Dog BBQ*

Free T-Shirt Tie-Dying*

Ry-J's Inflatables

6:30 p.m.

Oh Canada Eh! Musical Dinner Show

9:30 p.m.

Mufasa Movie Starts

Free Popcorn*

*While Quantities Last

July 1st, 2025

Waterfront Events 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Who: Open to the Public

When: July 1, 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Waterfront Park

The celebration continues on July 1st at the Pembroke Waterfront! Enjoy a fun-filled day with craft and food vendors, live music, and exciting performances that the whole family will love such as;

- Birds of Prey Show: See amazing birds up close and learn cool facts as they fly and show off their skills.

- Pirate Life: Join fun-loving pirates for temporary tattoos, balloon swords, and pirate-themed fun for all ages.

- Bubble Show: A fun and interactive experience with giant bubbles and a chance to get in on action.

Plus, celebrate 25 years of the Waterfront Redevelopment with a free BBQ to mark this special milestone in our community!

Waterfront Park, July 1st, Canada Day Schedule

12:00 p.m.	Opening Ceremony Craft and Food Vendor (until 4 p.m.) Face Painting and Petting Zoo (until 4 p.m.) Crafts and Colouring (until 4 p.m.) Ry-J's Inflatables (until 4 p.m.) Pirate Life Meet and Greet (until 3 p.m.) Free 30-minute boat rides by GSX at the Marina. First come first served. (until 4pm)
12:30 p.m.	Interactive Bubble Show (until 4 p.m.) Legion Band Performance
1:00 p.m.	Bird of Prey Performance
2:00 p.m.	Waterfront Development Presentation Free BBQ in honour of the 25th Redevelopment Anniversary* Adam Fieldhouse Performance (until 4 p.m.)
2:30 p.m.	Pirate Life Performance
3:00 p.m.	Bird of Prey Performance

*While Quantities Last

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 BBQ 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Who: Open to the Public

When: July 1, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72, 202 Pembroke Street East

It wouldn’t be Canada Day without the Legion’s annual BBQ! Make your way to the Pembroke Legion to enjoy your choice of barbecued steak ($25) or chicken ($20), served with delicious sides. Kids under 12 can enjoy a hot dog and salad for just $3. Enjoy your meal with the live sounds of Groove Revival setting the perfect Canada Day vibe!

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 BBQ Schedule

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Groove Revival Performance
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	BBQ in the Main Hall*

*While Quantities Last

Riverside Events 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Who: Open to the Public

When: July 1st 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park

To finish off the day, enjoy the live sounds of Stereo Typical, delicious food from local vendors,

and of course, our spectacular Canada Day fireworks lighting up the night sky!

Riverside Park, July 1st, Canada Day Schedule

7:30 p.m.

Stereo Typical Performance

Food Vendors

10:00 p.m.

Fireworks

These amazing events wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Smitty’s Home Hardware, Sunbelt Rentals, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72, Kings' Sports, and the
Quality Inn and Conference Center Pembroke — along with funding from the Government of Canada.

Thank you for helping us make Canada Day unforgettable!