Canada Day

The Town of Pelham is pleased to offer a free family-friendly event with children’s activities, local food, artisan, and community group vendors, live entertainment on stage, capping the evening off with a fireworks show.

This year's Canada Day "Party in the Park" is centered around Princesses and Superheroes!

Families and friends will gather to enjoy a day filled with enchanting princess character strolling and exciting superhero activities. Children can dress up as their favorite princess or superhero and participate in fun games and contests. 

The event aims to spark imagination and creativity among the young attendees.!

In addition, some of the biggest and best floats from the Canada Day Grande Parade will be at the park, so come out and fun "Meet A Float!" 

Entertainment- 

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Rotary Club of Fonthill Children's Area bouncers, face painting & more!

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - The Jimmy Marando Band sponsored by Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee

4:00 PM Haist Street Parade begins from A.K. Wigg School down Haist Street to Harold Black Park

5:00 to 5:15 PM - Welcome Ceremony

5:15 PM to 6:30 PM - Walkmen

6:45 to 8:15 PM - No More New Band

8:15 PM to 10:00 PM - Max-Life Crisis

10:00 PM - Fireworks!

In addition to the above activities a Free Public Swim is also available at the Town of Pelham Pool from 10 am to 6 pm.

Vendor Application here!

The Rotary Club of Fonthill will be sponsoring the Kids Zone at Harold Black Park!

The Kids Zone will be running from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Experience a unique and engaging atmosphere where children of all ages can enjoy a variety of fun activities and entertainment.

More details & schedule to come!

Join us for our Canada Day Celebration and be captivated by the magic of the fireworks, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Come and experience it! 

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to take in the display from the fields at Harold Black Park.

Fireworks will be set off in the rear field at Harold Black Park at 10:00pm. The display is best viewed from the park area. 

Elements of the display may also be visible from surrounding streets. 

Community members will also collect additional donations at the gate for the Fireworks display. 

Residents are encouraged to walk or bike, as there is limited accessible parking only.

The parade begins at A.K. Wigg School on Haist street at 4:00 p.m. and proceeds down to Harold Black Park.

Parade route link here

Please do not park along the parade route.

2024 Canada Day Parade Application Form

Bike Decorating Contest

Be part of the Celebration! Decorate your Bike!

Contest Terms and Conditions:

1. One entry per participant. Open to Town of Pelham residents ages 14 and under. 
2. All photo entries must be a clear image and show the decorated bike. Youth are encouraged to be in the photo!
3. All entrants understand and agree that their submissions and first names, may be used in the promotion of this and future events.
4. Duplicate entries will not be permitted.
5. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries close July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm.
6. Winners will be randomly drawn from all completed entries. Draw will take place July 4, 2024 at 3:00pm, in the Town of Pelham. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. 
7. Winners will be notified by email.
8. Prize has no cash value and can not be substituted or transferred. 

Contest Application Form

Thank you to our Bike decorating prize sponsor:

Lance Wiebe - Desjardins Financial Securities 

Be part of the Celebration! Decorate your home.

Canada Day celebrations will continue this year with unique elements to showcase our Canadian Pride! So dust off the decorations, find all the red and white you have to create a Canada Day display and help our community celebrate!

Contest Terms and Conditions:

1. One entry per participant. Open to Town of Pelham residents ages 14 and under.
2. All photo entries must be a clear image and show the decorated home. Families are encouraged to be in the photo!
3. All entrants understand and agree that their submissions and first names, may be used in the promotion of this and future events.
4. Duplicate entries will not be permitted.
5. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries close July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm.
6. Winners will be randomly drawn from all completed entries. Draw will take place July 4, 2024 at 3:00pm, in the Town of Pelham. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. 
7. Winners will be notified by email.
8. Prize has no cash value and can not be substituted or transferred. 

Contest Application Form

Thank you to our Home Decorating prize sponsor:

Lance Wiebe - Desjardins Financial Securities 

Colouring Contest

Show off your artistry with the Colouring Contest.

Design your own Crown

Design your own Super Hero

To Enter:

To complete your entry, please have parent/guardian sign your colouring page and either drop off at the Meridian Community Centre or email and scan/send to: sbray@pelham.ca RE: Canada Day Colouring Contest.