Canada Day is the perfect holiday to spend with your family and a great way to kick off the summer. Celebrate Canada’s Birthday with live entertainment, games, cake and more. Plus, most of these events are completely free to the public!
Take a peak below at the list of Canada Day Events in the Okanagan during the long weekend.
Armstrong
Countdown to Canada Day
About: Start the morning off with a Canada Day breakfast by donation at the Len Wood Middle School. After breakfast there is the Canada Day Party Procession, welcome and opening ceremonies followed by cake cutting. In the afternoon the free family fun zone is open, which includes a petting zoo, bounce n’ play, face painting, cookie decorating and more. Also available in the afternoon are wagon rides, live entertainment and a free swim at the Aquatic Centre.
Where: Memorial Park, 3285 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong
When: July 1, 2019 (8:00AM – 4:00PM)
Website: aschamber.com/countdown-to-canada-day
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Schedule of Events” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””] 8:00-10:30am: Canada Day Pancake Breakfast – Len Wood Middle School
10:00am: Welcome Tent Opens – event information and Canada Day SWAG
10:50am: Canada Day Colour Party Procession – Armstrong Legion #35
11:00am: Welcome & Opening Ceremonies – Gazebo
11:45am: Valley First Armstrong Canada Day Cake
12:00-4:00pm: Concessions open
12:00-4:00pm: Free Family Fun Zone
12:00-4:00pm: Live Entertainment
12:00-4:00pm: Wagon Rides
12:00–5:30 pm: Armstrong Aquatic Centre Pool Free Swim
4:00pm: Closing Ceremonies
6:00pm: Sunset Celebration in the Park beginning at 6 pm [/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]
Enderby
Canada Day Celebrations
About: Pancake breakfast, parade, car show, live music, kids activities, cake, free swim and fireworks.
Where: Barns Park, Enderby
When: July 1, 2019 (8:00AM – 10:00PM)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1319023334920154/
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Schedule of Events” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””] 8:00-10:30am | Pancake Breakfast, Lion’s Gazebo
11:30am | Parade
12:30 – 3:30pm | Free Swim, Spray Park, Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castle and Kid’s Games
1:00pm | Opening Ceremonies & Cake Cutting
1:30 – 3:00pm | Enderby’s Got Talent
Dusk | Fireworks
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Kaleden
About: Start the morning off at 11:00am with the leaky bucket race, hosted by the Fire Department. There will also be a BBQ on-site, sponsored by Kal-Rec, along with Canada Day Crafts for the kids and interactive entertainment.
Where: Pioneer Park, Kaleden
When: July 1, 2019 (11:00AM – 3:00PM)
Website: kal-rec.ca/recreation/
Kelowna
Celebrate Canada Day
About: Each year, Festivals Kelowna host a completely free community event for locals and visitors to celebrate our Nation’s birthday. Bring your family to explore drop-in games and live performances that will keep everyone entertained throughout the day.
Where: Waterfront Park, Jim Stuart Park, Kerry Park and Prospera Place, Kelowna
When: July 1, 2019 (10:00AM – 9:30PM)
Website: festivalskelowna.com
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Schedule of Events” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””] Folkfest Stage (Prospera Place), 10:00am – 3:30pm
Primera Projects Kid’s Zone (Pioneer Gardens, Waterfront Park), 11:00am – 4:00pm
Parks Alive! Power Stage (Island Stage) supported by Power 104 FM, 12:30 – 9:30pm
TD Beach Stage supported by K96.3 FM, 12:00 – 10:15pm
Kiwanis Kid Stage supported by Country 100.7 (Pioneer Gardens), 11:00am – 4:00pm
Telus Street Stage (Water Street near The Dolphins fountain), 12:30 – 4:00pm
Youth Stage supported by 99.9 SUN FM , 6:00 – 10:15pm
Kelowna City Band Canada Day Concert (Prospera Place), 7:30 – 9:30pm
Coast Capital Savings Fun Zone (Jim Stuart Park), 12:00 – 5:00pm
Century 21 Canada Day Fireworks presented by the City of Kelowna and Tolko (10:30pm)
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Lake Country
Celebrate Canada Day
About: The day starts off at 8:00am with their traditional breakfast, hosted by Rotary. Throughout the day, an exciting line-up of stage performers including the family rock and comedy band, the Oot ‘n Oots, Lake Country School of Dance, Lake Country Big Band, J.S. Garcia Band and a brand-new country cover band – The Dirt Road Kings.
Where: Swalwell Park, 10070 Bottom Wood Lake Road
When: July 1, 2019 (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
Website: tourismkelowna.com/event/canada-day-in-lake-country
Naramata
Canada Day Street Party
About: Join friends and neighbours for a community street party to celebrate Canada Day. Bring your own picnic along and they will provide tables and entertainment. Live music – Yanti & Company and Orange Sol, kids activities and lots of fun. Prizes for best decorated table and best Canadian outfit. Sponsored by Naramata Parks & Recreation and Canadian Heritage.
Where: 2nd Street, Naramata
When: July 1, 2019 (6:00PM – 9:00PM)
Website: eventbrite.sg/e/naramata-canada-day-street-party
Okanagan Falls
Canada Day
About: Join in for games, activities Canada crafts and more – perfect for the whole family. Later in the evening, head over to the Centennial Park Band Shell for live entertainment featuring three big bands playing back to back. Market in the Park will also be on hand with produce and goodies from 5:00-9:00PM.
Where: Kenyon Park and Centennial Park Band Shell
When: July 1, 2019 (11:00AM – 2:00PM and 5:00PM – 9:00PM)
Website: okfalls.net/recreation/
Oliver
Canada Day
About: Free pancake breakfast, face painting, bouncy castle, and crafts at the Oliver Community Centre. There will also be a Community Pool Loonie Swim from 2:00-4:00PM.
Where: Oliver Community Centre
When: July 1, 2019 (8:30AM – 10:30AM)
Website: oliverrecreation.ca/special-events/
Osoyoos
Canada Day & 71st Annual Cherry Fiesta
About: This all day celebration features a Rotary Pancake Breakfast, the Cherry Fiesta Parade, entertainment and children activities at the Osoyoos Legion and Gyro Park. The Gyro Beach Bandshell will host live entertainment throughout the course of the afternoon. Finish the day off with a spectacular fireworks show, named one of the best in BC!
Where: Main Street, Town Square, Osoyoos Legion Hall, Gyro Beach
When: July 1, 2019 (7:30AM – 11:00PM)
Website: destinationosoyoos.com/event/canada-day-71st-annual-cherry-fiesta/
Peachland
Canada Day Celebrations
About: A day of live entertainment and activities for the whole family. The day starts with the Canada Day Beach Run, followed by a Pancake Breakfast, live entertainment, bouncy castle, sparkly tattoos, parade, fun bat count and finishing with fireworks.
Where: Heritage Park, Peachland
When: July 1, 2019 (7:30AM – 10:30PM)
Website: peachland.ca/canada-day
Penticton
Rotary Ribfest
About: Rotary Ribfest is a full weekend of fantastic family fun. Four champion barbeque teams from across Canada will compete in a rib cook off to win the prize for 1st Place, Best Sauce and People’s Choice. Throughout the weekend, the park will be home to live entertainment and activities for children and youth, as well as a beverage garden and loads of vendors.
Where: Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton
When: June 28 – July 1, 2019
Website: pentictonribfest.com
Canada Day Celebration
About: Join us in celebrating Canada’s Birthday in Gyro Park! There will be Bouncy Houses, Face Painting, Petting Zoo & Vendors Market. Not to mention the great entertainment all day and a spectacular fireworks display to finish off the night at 10PM!
Where: Gyro Park, Penticton
When: July 1, 2019 (8:00AM – 8:00PM)
Website: penticton.ca
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Schedule of Events” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””] 8:00am – 11:00am Elks Lodge Penticton #51 Pancake Breakfast
9:30am – 10:00am Penticton Scottish Festival Kids Caber Toss
10:00am – 10:30am Kennedy Smith
10:45am – 11:45am Tavis Weir Duo
12:00pm – 12:30pm Opening Ceremony and Cake
12:45pm – 1:30pm Penticton Concert Band
1:30pm – 2:00pm Get Bent Bollywood Belly Dancers
2:00pm – 3:00pm Aidan & Mandy
3:00pm – 3:30pm Balance School of Performing Arts
3:30pm – 5:00pm Jack & Jill Band
5:00pm – 5:30pm Kinshira Performance Troupe
5:30pm – 7:30pm Country Classics Featuring Marty Edwards[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]
Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm Children’s Festival
About: This annual free event will feature bouncy houses, dance groups, arts and crafts, and many hands-on activities. The festival has games that children can play for .50 cents/play. All children receive 1 free game ticket and if wearing red will receive an additional ticket at the gate.
Where: Salmon Arm North Fairgrounds
When: July 1, 2019 (10:00AM – 3:00PM)
Website: sachildrensfest.com
Vernon
Canada Day at SilverStar
About: Celebrate Canada Day at SilverStar with family fun all day long. They will have cake, pony rides, inflatables games for the kids, snow cones and more. Plus FREE summer tube sliding at the top of the gondola along with other fun family activities. PLUS they are planning some bands, beer gardens and BBQ.
Where: SilverStar Mountain Resort, Vernon
When: July 1, 2019 (All day)
Website: skisilverstar.com/summer/events/canada-day-silverstar
West Kelowna
Westside Daze – Celebrate Canada Day
About: This Music Festival includes a day full of live entertainment from 12:30pm – 9:00pm. Stick around in the afternoon for the cake cutting celebration from 2:30-3:30pm.
Where: Johnson Bentley Memorial Park, 3737 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna
When: July 1, 2019 (12:30PM – 9:30PM)
Website: westsidedaze.com
