Long Weekenders, get ready! The City of St. Catharines is kicking off summer with a bang — with spectacular fireworks, family-friendly festivities, live music, local flavours, and more.
Lakeside Long Weekend returns to Lakeside Park on Monday, June 30 and Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy one of Niagara’s can’t-miss summer festivals. Presented in partnership with Cicada Music and Arts Festival with support from Heritage Canada and Experience Ontario, the two-day event brings together the community for a cultural celebration with live music, art and family fun.
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP:
Monday, June 30th:
The Strictly Hip
Sloan Roberts
Tuesday, July 1st:
Crown Lands
Cuff The Duke
The Redhill Valleys
Permilla
Lunipeer
Sleepy Jean
Feverish Lemons
Rockin' Time with Mr. Rob and Friends
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This year, St. Catharines proudly joins the national Canada Day Drumming initiative. At 2 p.m. on July 1, cities from across the country will unite in a powerful six-minute drumming celebration of diversity, peace, and unity. The historic Lakeside Park Carousel begins its daily summer schedule on July 1 and will open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the Canada Day fireworks display over Lake Ontario starts at approximately 10 p.m.
Festivities on June 30 and July 1 include live painting, a life-sized LEGO lounge and super-sized inflatable games. Long Weekenders can contribute to a collaborative work of art with Willow Arts Community, which will be displayed in a City park following the event. St. Catharines Fire Services will greet families with activities and everyone can enjoy good eats and summer sippers from local food trucks and craft drink vendors.
Funds will be raised for Pathstone Mental Health and non-perishable food donations collected to support the Niagara Regional Native Centre Community Pantry. Parking at Lakeside Park will be free on July 1.
Visit stcatharines.ca/lakesidelongweekend for more information.
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