Discover the programming and featured artists for the Canada Day 2023 celebrations

OTTAWA, May 31, 2023

Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, is pleased to unveil the programming for Canada Day 2023. On July 1, come to Canada’s Capital Region to join the biggest party in the country!

Canada Day programming

Canada Day is an opportunity to connect and create memorable moments with your community. It’s a day to celebrate our values of inclusion, openness and pride with our family and friends.

Everyone is invited to Canada’s Capital Region on July 1. People will be able to attend performances and take part in activities in person at LeBreton Flats Park and other locations in central Ottawa–Gatineau.

Take a few minutes to visit the Canada Day website to learn about the programming for this national holiday. More information will be added in the coming weeks. Check back regularly!

LeBreton Flats Park

For the second consecutive year, people will be invited to LeBreton Flats Park to celebrate Canada Day. The park will be the site of the daytime ceremony starting at noon (ET) and the evening show starting at 8 p.m. (ET).

The Tim Hortons Canada Day fireworks will also be held near this site, starting at 10 p.m. (ET). This will light up the sky over Ottawa–Gatineau to close the celebrations. For the best views, head to LeBreton Flats Park or the surrounding streets, which will be closed to traffic.

Other locations in Canada’s Capital Region

Canada’s Capital Region will come alive during the July 1 celebrations. In downtown Ottawa and Gatineau, there will be a host of free public activities, and it will be possible to visit Parliament Hill.

Canadian Heritage is pleased to announce that the Northern Lights show will return to Parliament Hill from July 7 to September 4, 2023. People will be able to enjoy this unique, free multimedia show for the final year.

Across the country

Canadians are invited to gather and enjoy the Canada Day 2023 celebrations taking place from coast to coast to coast. They can participate in activities in their communities or watch the televised daytime ceremony and evening show.

Daytime ceremony

The daytime ceremony will highlight important themes and anniversaries, as well as our country’s diversity.

Hosted by Rebecca Makonnen, the ceremony will open with a moment of Indigenous reflection. It will include a citizenship ceremony and will feature the following Canadian artists:

Live from LeBreton Flats Park

• Pierre Kwenders
• Delhi 2 Dublin
• Tyler Shaw
• Josiane
• Diyet
• Katia Rock
• Marie-Josée Dandeneau

The daytime ceremony will be available for viewing on CBC and Radio-Canada platforms starting at 11:45 a.m. (ET).

Evening show – Canada Day: A Playlist to Celebrate

The evening show is the most popular July 1 event. Live from Canada’s capital, this two-hour concert will take you on a journey from Ottawa to Charlottetown by way of Calgary and Vancouver. It’s a chance to sing and dance along to Canadian classics and recent hits.

Hosted by Isabelle Racicot, the evening show will feature the following Canadian artists:

Live from LeBreton Flats Park

• Jann Arden
• Roxane Bruneau
• Aysanabee
• France D’Amour
• Preston Pablo
• Les Louanges
• Jojo Mason
• Dubmatique
• Dax
• Clerel
• Madison Violet
• Josh Q
• Josiane

Live from other locations in Canada

• Tegan and Sara
• Dear Rouge
• 6 Hearts

This event will be available for viewing on CBC and Radio-Canada platforms starting at 8 p.m. (local time), 9 p.m. (Atlantic time) and 9:30 p.m. (Newfoundland time).

Cast your vote – Canada Day: A Playlist to Celebrate

Canadians are invited to participate in the musical event of the year by choosing two songs to be performed by Canadian artists at the Canada Day evening show!

From now until June 6, everyone can vote for the English and French songs they want to hear on July 1.

List of English songs:

1. You’re Still The One, Shania Twain
2. Basement Apartment, Sarah Harmer
3. Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell

List of French songs:

1. Fous n’importe où, Daniel Bélanger
2. Oublie-moi, Cœur de pirate
3. On va s’aimer encore, Vincent Vallières

Visit the Canada Day website to vote for the songs you want to hear!

The results will be announced on our social media channels in June.

Become a volunteer

People in Ottawa and Gatineau who are interested in volunteering for the Canada Day celebrations are invited to register by June 19.

Follow us on social media

At any time, and especially on July 1, join the conversation on our social media platforms. Use the hashtag #CanadaDay in your posts.

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