Canada Day 2025 – Roll, Stroll and Celebrate

Peterborough, ON – The City of Peterborough invites residents and visitors to roll, stroll and celebrate at Canada Day 2025, a family-friendly celebration taking place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Millennium Park, 130 King St.

This year’s festivities will begin with a community procession from City Hall, 500 George St. N., to Millennium Park starting at 10 a.m., featuring a decorated bike contest for participants of all ages. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and playful designs.

The community procession is an inclusive and informal walk open to individuals, families, and local organizations who wish to walk, bike, or roll from City Hall to the park together. Community groups, clubs, and businesses are welcome to join and are encouraged to register using the Performer/Participant form available at peterborough.ca/CanadaDay. Please note that this is not a traditional parade and no motorized vehicles or large floats are permitted.

The celebration continues at Millennium Park from noon until 6 p.m. with an afternoon of music, performances, food, cultural activities, and family programming. The event will conclude with Peterborough Musicfest concert at Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N. and fireworks over Little Lake at 9:30 p.m.

As a lead-in to the festivities, join us on Monday, June 30, 2025 for a free outdoor movie night at Quaker Foods City Square starting at dusk.

Both events are free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Canada Day 2025 emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and sustainability, featuring local talent, community organizations, and diverse cultural programming that reflects the spirit of Peterborough.

Event highlights include:

• Community procession with bike contest
• Live performances by local artists and entertainers
• Kids’ activities and family zones
• Food and beverage vendors hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement Area
• Interactive cultural displays and information booths
• Evening concert presented by Peterborough Musicfest
• Fireworks finale over Little Lake

Forms are now available online for those interested in participating as Performers, Arts and Crafts Vendors, or Food and Beverage Vendors. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. Visit peterborough.ca/CanadaDay to apply.

Please keep an eye on the website as more fun activities and pop-up activations will be announced closer to the date.

Canada Day 2025 Celebration

What: Roll, Stroll and Celebrate – Canada Day 2025

Where: Starts at City Hall, 500 George St. N. and continues to Millennium Park, 130 King St.

When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

• Community Procession: 10 a.m. to noon (from City Hall to Millennium Park)
• Millennium Park Programming: noon to 6 p.m.
• Evening Concert and Fireworks at Del Crary Park: from 6 p.m. onward (presented by Peterborough Musicfest)

Outdoor Movie Night

What: Free outdoor movie night

Where: Quaker Foods City Sqaure, 215 Charlotte St.

When: Monday, June 30, 2025 at dusk