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The countdown is on: Canada Day 2025 will be one to remember!

OTTAWA, May 29, 2025 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 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 and 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. Follow us on social media Get the latest Canada Day news and share your pride year-round, especially on July 1. Join the conversation on our platforms and use the hashtag #CanadaDay in your posts. Facebook: @capitalexperience | @vivezlacapitale Twitter: @capital_exp | @VivezlaCapitale YouTube: @CdnHeritage | @PatrimoineCdn Instagram: @canadacapitalregion | @regioncapitalecanada