Open Air Dunlop Canada Day (July 1): Celebrate Canada’s birthday in style with a day filled with patriotic fun, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

 

  • 10am: Open Air Dunlop Canada Day Celebration Kick Off
    • 10am – 11pm: Participate! Canada Day Celebrations, Performances and Activities; Street Performers along Dunlop Street; patios, businesses and vendors along Dunlop Street, Artist-Led Art Activities in Meridian Place, Live Music at Meridian Place Stage 
    • 12:00pm – Live Music! Delyn Grey Band
    • 1:00pm – Watch! Canada Day Clash Wrestling Showdown
    • 5:00pm – Celebrate! Canada Day Cupcake Ceremony
    • 5:15pm – Live Music! Barrie Baytowne Big Band
    • 7:00pm – Live Music! Jerry Leger Duo
    • 8:15pm – Live Music Headliner! Elliott BROOD
    • 10:00pm – Watch! Fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay
    • 10:15pm – Participate! Canada Day Salsa After Party 

Highlights from This year:

The Downtown Barrie BIA acknowledges that the Business Improvement Area is located on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishnaabeg include the Odawa, Ojbwe and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. The Downtown Barrie BIA is dedicated to honoring Indigenous history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.