2022 Canada Day Event and Closures
On July 1, 2022, Pelham's Canada Day Celebration will take place in Harold Black Park. Municipal offices and the Meridian Community Centre will be closed.
At 3:00 p.m. the Grand Parade will travel down Haist Street from A.K. Wigg School to the Harold Black Park. In the park beginning at 1:00 p.m. community members can enjoy family activities, local vendors, food vendors, and an entertainment stage featuring local talent.
A full day of celebration in Harold Black Park includes:
- 1:00-6:00 p.m. - Rotary Club of Fonthill Children's Area. Bouncers, face painting and more!
- 3:00 p.m. - On Stage: Jimmy Marando Swing Band
- 3:00 p.m. Haist Street - Parade begins from A.K. Wigg School down Haist Street to Harold Black Park
- 3:00-7:00 p.m. - Local food and artisan vendors
- 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Meet the Parade Floats
- 4:00 p.m. - Welcome Ceremony
- 5:00 p.m. - On Stage: No More New
- 6:30 p.m. - On Stage: Joshua Arden Miller & The Pappy Johns band
- 7:00 p.m. - Fonthill Lions Poutine Eating Contest
- 8:00 p.m. - On Stage: By Design
- 10:00 p.m. - Fireworks!
The Pelham Pool is also offering FREE public swim on Canada Day beginning at noon. Learn more about the pool at www.pelham.ca/pool
For a full listing of all events and entry forms for bike decorating, house decorating and colouring contests visit www.pelham.ca/canada-day
Closures:
The parade route rolling closures will be limited to Haist street only from 2:00-4:00pm on July 1. Please use an alternate route.
The Town of Pelham Municipal Offices and administrative services as well as the Meridian Community Centre will be closed in observance of Canada Day on July 1, 2022.
- The Meridian Community Centre will reopen on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
- Municipal offices will reopen on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Essential Services:
For any after hours emergency situations which are related to water, sewer or road conditions, and 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 and send a Public Service Request.