No fireworks this year for Canada Day celebrations in Montreal

The Old Port of Montreal will host the city’s annual Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1. The schedule of events promises music, cupcakes, craft workshops, skateboarding and digi-sports and Canada swag — as well as mini-putt, bouncy castles and face-painting for kids — but no fireworks for Montreal this year.

“For safety, environmental and logistical reasons, we’ve chosen to focus on a festive, family-friendly, and inclusive daytime event. Thank you for celebrating with us differently, but just as proudly!”

See the full schedule of events at the Old Port’s Clock Tower Quay below.

11 a.m. Food trucks 

1:30 p.m. 21-gun salute

By RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces

2 p.m. Swearing-in ceremony

• Swearing-in of new citizens
• Raising of the flag
• National anthem

2 p.m. Opening of family activities 

Distribution of promotional items: Canadian stickers, flags and temporary tattoos

2 to 3 p.m. Military truck exhibition

2 to 6 p.m. Children’s zone

• Games and entertainment
  Giant playground, inflatable games and face-painting for children, mini-putt course
• Workshops
  Dreamcatchers, Parks Canada, Draw Canada activities and Kids Physio Group

2 to 6 p.m. Active zone

• Skateboard and scooter adrenaline park
• Digi-Sports Canada interactive wall

3:30 p.m. Canada Day Cupcakes

Participants will be invited to enjoy the traditional Canada Day cupcakes, while quantities last.

3 to 8 p.m. Music

Walking percussion performance by the Samajam group

Collective musical show by DJ Hools & Noche + guest(s) from 6 p.m.

8 p.m. End of festivities and closure of site

Happy Canada Day, everyone!

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