Canada Day Event and Closures July 1, 2026
Canada Day in Pelham 2026 Closures
Closures:
The Town of Pelham Municipal Offices and administrative services, as well as the Meridian Community Centre, will be closed on July 1, 2026, and will reopen on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The parade route rolling closures will be limited to Haist Street only from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on July 1. Please use an alternate route.
The Lincoln Pelham Public Library branches will be closed on July 1. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Event:
On July 1, 2026, join the Canada Day Celebrations and Party in the Park.
The Town of Pelham is pleased to offer a free, family-friendly event featuring children’s activities, local food, artisan and community group vendors, live entertainment, and a fireworks display.
At 3:00 p.m., the Grand Parade will travel down Haist Street from A.K. Wigg School to Harold Black for the Party in the Park that ends with the 10:00 p.m. fireworks display.
For a full listing of all events, visit www.pelham.ca/july1
Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program.
Essential Services:
For any after-hours emergency involving water, sewer, or road conditions, or where there is imminent danger to public or private property, please call 905-892-2607 and follow the prompts, or dial 905-734-0892 directly.
For all other non-emergency requests, please visit pelham.ca or send a Spot It Share It request.
Fireworks:
Consumer fireworks may only be used on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Before you decide to purchase and use fireworks, ensure you know the laws, know your space and read all instructions. Aside from federal laws, the Town of Pelham has a fireworks by-law.
- Refer to the safety instructions on the fireworks label for minimum stand-off distances for you and spectators.
- Make sure you look up and ensure there are no overhead obstructions in the range of your fireworks.
- Know how your fireworks will act and work in your space. Once they are lit, they can't be turned off!
- Always have a charged hose or a bucket of water close by.
Learn more at www.pelham.ca/fireworks
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