Canada Day on the LaHave

UPDATE >>> JUNE 30, 2024

LOCATION CHANGE >>> Due to forecast rain, the July 1, 2024, MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL AND KITCHEN PARTY will be held INDOORS at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, located at 135 North Park Street in Bridgewater.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We're excited to announce that plans are underway for the return of Canada Day on the LaHave on July 1, 2024!

The Town's Canada Day on the LaHave Committee is extremely pleased to partner once again with the South Shore Multicultural Association, the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce, and DesBrisay Museum to plan an outstanding day of fun and excitement, multicultural activities, great food, and so much more! We're also excited to share information on all the other events taking place in and around our community to celebrate Canada.

We will continue to update this web page and our online map as more exciting events are added in the lead up to July 1, so keep checking back!

Please understand that the schedule of events/performers is subject to change without notice. In terms of weather, barring a major storm, Canada Day on the LaHave is a rain-or-shine event. Please come dressed for the weather, whether it's hot, cool, or rainy!

For a complete map of EVEYRTHING happening in Bridgewater on Canada Day, please check out the detailed events listing below!


CANADA DAY BREAKFAST
>>> Branch 24 Royal Canadian Legion
From 8 to 11 a.m. at 78 Churchill Street. Scrambled eggs, beans, bacon, juice, tea/coffee will be served. 

DOMINION STREET CANADA DAY YARDSALE & BLOCK PARTY
>>> July 1, form 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Curl Bridgewater, In partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion, Flourish Centre 55+ and the Shriners & Masons, are hosting a Yard Sale & Block Party event at the corner of Dominion and Churchill Streets in Bridgewater!

All proceeds are in support of these community organizations!

Events Include:
Breakfast at the Legion 
Yard Sales at multiple locations
Bake Sale
Barbeques
Live Music

Please come and help us celebrate Canada Day!

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY
>>> Hosted by South Shore Surf at the LCLC
For boys and girls in 11U to 17U range. Registration is required. For information, please visit www.ascentyouthcoaching.com. 

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
>>> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

Join us for music, dance, family and children's activities, craft vendors, food trucks, and more!

This year's FREE event will feature:

The Chinese Arts and Culture Society
Bridgewater Fire Department Band
Wontanara Drum and Dance
James Jermey - Ko'jua Dancer
Jayson Surette - Grass Dancer
Miranda Roy - Jingle Dancer
The Behrooz Mihankhah Quartet
Oasis Belly Dancers
Agni Bollywood Dance Crew
... and more!

ALSO DesBrisay Museum will be open to the public and the amazing staff team there have some great activities and fun planned for the day! Pop on inside to say hello and explore what they have to offer!

KING STREET KITCHEN PARTY

>>> 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

Starting at 4
- LIVE MUSIC

- Baggles the Clown

- Halifax Henna

- The Pirates of Halifax, made possible by The Peeler Family in loving memory of their son, and former Town of Bridgewater Events Coordinator, Alex Peeler

- POSTPONED - Motorcycle Show & Shine presented by the Canadian Lonewolves @ Town Centre Parking Lot

- Games on the Go

- Sparkle Tattoos with Norena's Glitter Girls

- Discovery Centre mobile exhibits

- BBQ hosted by RIck Perkins form 5 to 7 p.m.

- Girl Guides Smores fundraiser

- Bridgewater Lions Club will be on site with FREE popcorn


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FIREWORKS UPDATE: Over the years, the Canada Day on the LaHave celebration often concluded with a fireworks display (weather permitting, of course).

This year, a decision was made in partnership with Bridgewater Fire Department that there will be no fireworks show in Bridgewater on July 1.

The months of July and August are the height of our heat season in the region, meaning there is a risk that any fireworks show on July 1 may be postponed as a result of a burn ban being in effect.

That risk, coupled with a late sunset on July 1, means that even if fireworks were able to go ahead, the late start would keep firefighters on the river until approximately 12 midnight, which is a lot to ask of such an important volunteer organization. The late start time also means a really late night for youngsters, as our Canada Day fireworks shows have traditionally not started until after 10 p.m.

Bridgewater's annual summer fireworks display will instead take place as part of Harvest Moon Music Festival as we wrap up the season on Saturday, September 21. Because of the earlier sunset at that time of year, the show will be able to start at 8 p.m., making it more accessible to all audiences, including kids.

For those looking to attend fireworks shows on July 1, there are great events in New Germany, Riverport, and other nearby local communities that we encourage you to attend -- you can spend the day with us in Bridgewater with Canada Day on the LaHave and then cap off the night in these wonderful communities!