The City of Saint John is proud to host a spectacular Canada Day celebration on July 1 with a lineup of free, family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
In partnership with AREA 506, the City will present the fourth annual Canada Day Waterfront Festival, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Ihtoli-Maqahamok – The Gathering Space and the Container Village at 85 Water Street, with doors to the container village opening at 11:00 a.m. Both locations, just a short walk apart, will feature a full lineup of activities and entertainment, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees who want to enjoy everything the festival has to offer.
IHTOLI-MAQAHAMOK – THE GATHERING SPACE
Boardwalk Stage
- 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Ethnocultural performances, Official Opening and Cake cutting
- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Catherine Kennedy
- 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Dram & a Draw
- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM The Last Call
- 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Artificially Hip
- 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Slowcoaster
*DJ will play music between live sets
AREA 506
Waterfront Container Village Main Stage
- 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Nathaniel Rankin: Canadian Champion of Magic
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Canadian Music Bingo with prizes!
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Nathaniel Rankin: Canadian Champion of Magic
- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Everything Under the Sun
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Justine Richardson
- 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Oreo Jones Band
- 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Dr. Frankenband
Waterfront Container Village
- 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Princess & Superhero Photo Ops
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Circus School
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Nathaniel Rankin's Close-Up & Walk Around Magic
- 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Aerial Circus Performance
FIREWORKS AT LONG WHARF AT 10:00 PM
These festivities are made possible through funding support from the Government of Canada.