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Canada Day Parade Marches Through Downtown Peterborough On Nation's 156th Anniversary
/For a second-straight year, the Peterborough Canada Day Parade marched through George Street with 23 floats going through downtown on Saturday afternoon.
The parade began at Confederation Square Park and City Hall and ended at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The parade’s theme was ‘Happy Birthday Canada’ which saw floats from organizations such s the Peterborough Petes, Lions Club. MP Michelle Ferrari, Liberal Party of Canada and more.
There were pre-parade activities at Confederation Square that had a bike decorating contest, activities and giveaways including Canada Day temporary tattoos and flags.
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble performed the national anthem prior to the parade’s beginning.
Three judges were present to vote on four different categories of the 23 entered floats to fit the ‘Happy Birthday Canada’ theme. The winners are as follows:
Best musical entry: Hastings Pipe Band
Best theme float: Murray Fallaise
Best overall entry: Revolutions Dance Studio
Best salute to Canada: Peterborough Petes
Quaker Canada Day Breakfast Nourishes At Quaker Foods City Square
/Quaker Canada hosted a complimentary breakfast at Quaker Foods City Square to help kick off Canada Day in Peterborough on Saturday.
Free Quaker product samples were distributed to Canada Day attendees such as a smoothie, a fruit parfait and bran muffins. Quaker Borough apparel was also available for purchase at the Square.
“Thank you to Quaker Foods for hosting a community breakfast on Canada Day,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Quaker is one of the City’s key longstanding employers and we’re thrilled that they are celebrating their anniversary by bringing our community together.”
The breakfast ran alongside the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market.
This was the first Canada Day Quaker Square has operated at full capacity. The park was still under construction but was temporarily open last year for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the UN Peacekeepers Monument. It cost roughly $100,000 to build.
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Parks Canada Invites the Community to Celebrate Canada Day With the Trent-Severn Waterway
/This Canada Day, Parks Canada is welcoming visitors to celebrate the natural heritage of Canada on the Trent-Severn Waterway by offering free lockage for recreational boaters on July 1.
As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada is committed to providing visitors with high-quality and meaningful visitor experiences and supporting tourism in communities across the country.
They say that by encouraging Canadians to visit national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas and providing them with the information and means to enjoy them, Parks Canada enables more Canadians to learn about our shared heritage and experience the outdoors.
To make the most of their Parks Canada experience, visitors are encouraged to plan their trip in advance. Visit the Parks Canada website for more details.
Canada Day Parade Hits the Peterborough Streets For July 1
/The Peterborough Canada Day Parade is in full swing for 2023 as it will begin at City Hall and end at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Saturday.
This year’s theme for the parade is “Happy Birthday Canada” and a huge birthday cake will be provided by Morello’s Your Independent Grocer to share with parade attendees.
Pre-parade activities start at 10 a.m. with a bike decorating contest, activities and giveaways including Canada Day temporary tattoos and flags at Confederation Square.
Peterborough Pop Ensemble will perform the national anthem around 10:30 a.m. at City Hall. The parade starts at noon at City Hall.
“Join us along George Street to cheer on the parade floats and the always popular display of kids riding their bikes decorated for Canada Day,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Thank you to the organizing committee for bringing us together as a community to celebrate Canada, reflecting the diversity of our great country.”
Road closures
Temporary road closures for the event will occur along the route on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as follows:
Dublin Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
London Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
McDonnel Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
Murray Street – from the east side of Aylmer Street to the west side of Water Street
George Street – from the south side of Parkhill Road West to the north side of Brock Street
George Street from Brock Street to McGill Street is being treated as a rolling road closure with sections closed just before the parade arrives at each section and each section reopened as the parade clears that section.
Transit detours
Peterborough Transit will have route detours in place for Route 2 Chemong during the rolling road closure and Route 6 Sherbrooke while George Street is closed.
Parking restrictions
On-street parking restrictions in the downtown area will be in place on Saturday due to the parade. People are encouraged to park in the King Street Parkade at 202 King St., the Simcoe parking garage at 190 Simcoe St. or municipal surface lots at the following locations:
Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.
Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.
Surface lot at 365 Aylmer St.
Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.
Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.
Parking in municipal lots and parking garages is free on weekends.
the City reminds residents to follow all on-street parking regulations that may be in place in the downtown area including calendar parking where applicable. Please ensure fire hydrants and driveways are not blocked.
Cogeco will be broadcasting the parade live from City Hall on YourTV.
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City of Peterborough Announces Fireworks Display Planned for Canada Day Celebrations
/As part of Canada Day celebrations, a fireworks display will be held over Little Lake on Saturday, July 1 following the Peterborough Musicfest concert at Del Crary Park featuring Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
The display will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Saturday, with the fireworks provided by the City of Peterborough.
There will be a temporary road closure on Crescent Street in the vicinity of the t-wharf prior to and during the fireworks display. Access for local traffic will be maintained .
Residents are reminded to follow all on-street parking regulations that may be in place in the area, including calendar parking where applicable. Please ensure fire hydrants and driveways are not blocked.
Additional information about Canada Day celebrations, including the parade, is available online.
Important information on the use of fireworks:
Residents are asked to respect their neighbours and fellow residents when using fireworks in the City of Peterborough.
City by-laws allow for the use of family or casual fireworks in the City on private property. Fireworks cannot be discharged on City property. Larger exhibition-style fireworks displays require a permit.
While fireworks displays may be permitted, residents who use fireworks must follow the Noise By-law and be aware of safety precautions when using fireworks. Fireworks can also disturb pets.
Using fireworks can be dangerous, causing injury or property damage. Fire Services provides the following safety tips when using fireworks:
Only adults who are aware of the hazards and have read the label should handle and discharge fireworks.
Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks.
Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry grass.
Keep onlookers a safe distance away, upwind from the area where fireworks are discharged.
Do not discharge fireworks in windy conditions.
Keep sparklers away from children, as they are extremely hot and pose a risk of burns and eye injuries.