Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among stars enlisted to celebrate Canada Day
The federal department says homegrown stars will anchor an evening bash July 1 meant to celebrate national unity, pride and sovereignty.
Most events will be broadcast across the country from Ottawa, with more performers beamed in from other regions: Blue Rodeo in Summerside, P.E.I.; Crook the Kid and Brenda Montana in Yellowknife; and Alex Wells and Dear Rouge in Vancouver.
The evening party also includes Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman and TALK.
The flag-waving begins with a noon ceremony including Amanda Marshall, Garou and Thompson Egbo-Egbo.
Both shows will be broadcast live on various CBC platforms including the main network, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and the CBC News YouTube channel.
'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,' the Department of Canadian Heritage said Thursday in a release.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
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