The Town of Pelham's Canada Day Planning Committee is excited to welcome everyone back to Harold Black Park on July 1st, 2024 at 4:00pm.

At 4:00pm, the Grand Parade will travel down Haist Street from A.K. Wigg School to the park. Following the parade, community members will enjoy a welcome ceremony, free family activities, community art project, and an entertainment stage featuring local talent.

Free Public Swim is also available at the Town of Pelham Pool from 10 am to 6 pm. 

Celebrate Canada: Take advantage of the numerous celebrations being held across the country to discover and appreciate the wealth and diversity of Canadian society. Show your love of Canada and your pride in being Canadian!

Canada Celebrates

Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program. 

Parade Route

The parade begins at A.K. Wigg School on Haist street and proceeds down to Harold Black Park.

Parade route link here

 

Please do not park along the parade route.

Parade Float Application and Information
2024 Canada Day Parade Application Form

harold black park details of the day

 Canada Day in Harold Black Park - 4:00 PM - 10:00PM Party in the Park 

The Town of Pelham is pleased to offer a free family-friendly event with children’s activities, local food, artisan, and community group vendors, live entertainment on stage, capping the evening off with a fireworks show.

 

In addition, some of the biggest and best floats from the Canada Day Grande Parade will be at the park, so come out and fun "Meet A Float!" 

 

In addition to the above activities a Free Public Swim is also available at the Town of Pelham Pool from 10 am to 6 pm.

 

Schedule coming soon!

Vendor Applications - July 1 

Food & Retail Vendors

2024 Canada Day Food & Retail Vendor Applications 

Vendor Terms & Conditions 

 

Rotary Kids Zone 

The Rotary Club of Fonthill will be sponsoring the Kids Zone at Harold Black Park!

 

The Kids Zone will be running from 2:30pm - 7:00pm. Experience a unique and engaging atmosphere where children of all ages can enjoy a variety of fun activities and entertainment.

 

More details & schedule to come!

July 1 fireworks 10 pm

Fireworks!

Join us for our Canada Day Celebration and be captivated by the magic of the fireworks, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Come and experience it! 

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to take in the display from the fields at Harold Black Park.

Fireworks will be set off in the rear field at Harold Black Park at 10:00pm. The display is best viewed from the park area. 

Elements of the display may also be visible from surrounding streets. 

 

Community members will also collect additional donations at the gate for the Fireworks display. 

 

Residents are encouraged to walk or bike, as there is limited accessible parking only.  

 Bike Decorating Contest - Register HERE!
Be part of the Celebration! Decorate your Bike!

Contest Terms and Conditions:

  1. One entry per participant. Open to Town of Pelham residents ages 14 and under. 
  2. All photo entries must be a clear image and show the decorated bike. Youth are encouraged to be in the photo!
  3. All entrants understand and agree that their submissions and first names, may be used in the promotion of this and future events.
  4. Duplicate entries will not be permitted.
  5. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries close July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm.
  6. Winners will be randomly drawn from all completed entries. Draw will take place July 4, 2024 at 3:00pm, in the Town of Pelham. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. 
  7. Winners will be notified by email.
  8. Prize has no cash value and can not be substituted or transferred. 

 

Contest Application Form

 

Thank you to our Bike decorating prize sponsor:
Lance Wiebe - Desjardins Financial Securities 

 Canada Day Colouring Contest 🍁

Show off your artistry with the Colouring Contest for a chance to win a stuffed moose and some Canada Day swag! 

 

To Enter:

To complete your entry, please have parent/guardian sign your colouring page and either drop off at the Meridian Community Centre or email and scan/send to: sbray@pelham.ca RE: Canada Day Colouring Contest.

 

Click here for the Canada Day Colouring Contest page!

 

 House Decorating Contest - Register HERE!
Be part of the Celebration! Decorate your home.

Canada Day celebrations will continue this year with unique elements to showcase our Canadian Pride! So dust off the decorations, find all the red and white you have to create a Canada Day display and help our community celebrate!

Contest Terms and Conditions:

  1. One entry per participant. Open to Town of Pelham residents ages 14 and under.
  2. All photo entries must be a clear image and show the decorated home. Families are encouraged to be in the photo!
  3. All entrants understand and agree that their submissions and first names, may be used in the promotion of this and future events.
  4. Duplicate entries will not be permitted.
  5. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries close July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm.
  6. Winners will be randomly drawn from all completed entries. Draw will take place July 4, 2024 at 3:00pm, in the Town of Pelham. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. 
  7. Winners will be notified by email.
  8. Prize has no cash value and can not be substituted or transferred. 

 

Contest Application Form

 

Thank you to our Home Decorating prize sponsor:

Lance Wiebe - Desjardins Financial Securities 

 

 

 

Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program. 

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