Windsor Essex Summer Festival And Events Guide

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July 1st

Canada Day in Amherstburg

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Celebrate Canada in Amherstburg!

FESTIVAL DATE(S)

July 1st, 2026

FESTIVAL DETAILS

9:00am: Canada Day 5K – Run/Walk/Wheel and Kids Dash

10:00am – 5:00pm: Heritage demonstrations and activities at Fort Malden National Historic Site

11:00am: Food trucks in Toddy Jones Park

12:00pm: Amherstburg Admirals in Toddy Jones Park

12:00pm – 5:00pm: Scavenger Hunt, Giant Curling & Games – Richmond & Dalhousie

12:00pm – 6:00pm: Face painting & Rec activities – Toddy Jones Park

2:00pm: Cupcakes in Toddy Jones Park *while supplies last*

3:00pm: RDA dance performance in Toddy Jones Park

7:00pm: Opening Ceremonies on stage in King’s Navy Yard Park

7:30pm: Bethany D’Alimonte on stage in King’s Navy Yard Park

8:30pm: Adam Butcher Band on stage in King’s Navy Yard Park

10:00pm: Fireworks over the river – best viewing in King’s Navy Yard Park

SPECIAL NOTE:

This year’s Canada Day fireworks will be launched from a barge on the Detroit River, with the best viewing available from King’s Navy Yard Park.

The waterfront display will light up the sky from a new perspective and is being held from the same location recently used for last year’s River Lights and Uncommon Festival fireworks.

Plan ahead and make your way to King’s Navy Yard Park for the best viewing experience this year!

FESTIVAL COST

🎟️ Free to enter the park. Some things may cost.

FESTIVAL LINKS

Website: https://visitamherstburg.ca/events/canadaday/

FESTIVAL LOCATION