The countdown is on: Canada Day 2025 will be one to remember!
On Canada Day, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will celebrate the best country in the world.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, unveiled the official program for Canada Day 2025. The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture.
Celebrating our Canada, loud and proud
More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show the world what makes us the True North strong and free. Canadians are encouraged to take part in celebrations in their communities across the country and in the heart of Canada's Capital Region.
National noon ceremony
The national noon ceremony will officially kick off the celebrations live from Ottawa's LeBreton Flats Park starting at noon (ET) and will be broadcast on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI RDI, ICI TELE and ICI TOU.TV. Watch performances by:
Amanda Marshall
Garou
Thompson Egbo-Egbo
Rafalle Roy
Alli Walker
Sonia Benezra (host)
National evening show
In the evening, a sea of red and white will spread across LeBreton Flats Park with a show that will ignite the crowds gathered in the capital and resonate across the country, from 8 to 10 p.m. (ET).
Live from Ottawa, with special segments from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Vancouver, British Columbia, the following Canadian artists and special guests will take to the stage:
Sarah McLachlan
Muzion
Cur de pirate
Billie du Page
Josh Ross
Morgan Grace
Tom Cochrane
Blue Rodeo (Summerside)
Mitsou
Alex Wells (Vancouver)
Amanda Marshall
Dear Rouge (Vancouver)
Roch Voisine
Crook the Kid (Yellowknife)
Randy Bachman
Brenda Montana (Yellowknife)
Edith Butler
Jeff Douglas (special guest)
TALK
Katherine Levac (special guest)
Dumas & Ivan Boivin-Flamand
Les Surs Begin (special guests)
Fredz
Enola Bedard (special guest)
Aasiva
Hosted by Isabelle Racicot, the evening show will be broadcast live on CBC, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels as well as ICI TELE, ICI TOU.TV and Radio-Canada.ca.
To get into the festive spirit, listen to the official Canada Day playlist and discover the artists who will be taking centre stage on July 1.
The O Canada! Station
In honour of Canada Day, Canadians are invited to record a short video to express what makes them proud to be Canadian. To make their videos, they can visit the O Canada! Station website or go to one of the video booths set up in many of the major VIA Rail stations across the country.
To showcase Canadian pride, some of these videos will be featured on the Canada Day National Evening Show broadcast on CBC and Radio-Canada. Each video submitted will also give eligible contestants the chance to win a trip with VIA Rail Canada.
Experience Canada Day in Canada's Capital Region
Celebrating Canada Day in the heart of Canada's capital is a one-of-a-kind experience. Once again this year, Ottawa and Gatineau will host must-see festivities: shows, activities for the whole family and of course, the spectacular Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks.
Take part in free activities in several key locations: Four official sites, four different atmospheres
LeBreton Flats Park
Interactive activities for all: On the Dance Floor with multiple professional dancers (including Les Surs Begin), outdoor short films, an electrifying performance by DJ Miss Shelton, and much more.
Interactive activities for all: On the Dance Floor with multiple professional dancers (including Les Surs Begin), outdoor short films, an electrifying performance by DJ Miss Shelton, and much more. Parliament Hill
Iconic site featuring Canadian traditions: the Ceremonial Guard Band, bagpipes, demonstrations by the Snowbirds and a live broadcast of the national noon ceremony and evening show on a giant screen.
Iconic site featuring Canadian traditions: the Ceremonial Guard Band, bagpipes, demonstrations by the Snowbirds and a live broadcast of the national noon ceremony and evening show on a giant screen. Supreme Court of Canada (NEW)
A new family-friendly space with a host of activities, including yoga and drumming workshops, as well as live broadcasts of both national celebrations.
(NEW) A new family-friendly space with a host of activities, including yoga and drumming workshops, as well as live broadcasts of both national celebrations. Old Hull
A festive atmosphere with family activities during the day and captivating evening performances by famous artists.
Visit the Canada Day website to discover all the activities.
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