Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park

Get ready to celebrate, Hamilton!

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025 the City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Bayfront Park!

Prepare for a day packed with delightful children's recreation and arts activities that will spark their creativity and keep them entertained.

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Fireworks Display

And when the sun sets, make sure you stick around for the grand finale! At 10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by a spectacular custom fireworks display that will light up the night sky in a brilliant celebration of our great nation.

Don't miss this unforgettable day of fun, food, and festivity in the heart of Hamilton! We can't wait to see you there!

Canada Day at Bayfront Park

What You Need to Know

Event & Stage Schedule

Food Truck Rally

HSR Bus Shuttle

Parking

Additional Info

Event Schedule

1 pm

Food Truck Rally
Inflatables (until 6 pm)
Creative Club (until 7 pm)

4 to 8:30 pm

Stage Schedule

Time Start	Time End	Performance
2 pm	3:45 pm	Main Stage Rehearsals Jam Session
4 pm	4:45 pm	Local Hamilton youth performers
5 pm	5:45 pm	Farmer's Daughter
6 pm	6:45 pm	Local youth and young adult recording artists ft. Isabella Chirini
7 pm	7:45 pm	Craig Douglas - Comedy Juggler
8 pm	8:45 pm	The Letter Zed
9 pm	9:55 pm	Garnetta Cromwell and DaGroovemasters
10 pm		Fireworks

We're hosting a mouth-watering Food Truck Rally, featuring a delicious lineup of Ontario's finest mobile eateries! Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure with options like classic fish and chips, juicy chicken, shawarma, succulent porchetta, creamy ice cream, and oh-so-much more!

Food Truck Lineup

Effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

King Opposite Summers Lane Depart	Bayfront Park Arrive	Bayfront Park Depart	James at Cannon	King Opposite Summers Lane Arrive
3:30p	3:38p	3:43p	3:50p	3:56p
3:45p	3:53p	3:58p	4:05p	4:11p
4:00p	4:08p	4:13p	4:20p	4:26p
4:15p	4:23p	4:28p	4:35p	4:41p
4:30p	4:38p	4:43p	4:50p	4:56p
4:45p	4:53p	4:58p	5:05p	5:11p
5:00p	5:08p	5:13p	5:20p	5:26p
5:15p	5:23p	5:28p	5:35p	5:41p
5:30p	5:38p	5:43p	5:50p	5:56p
5:45p	5:53p	5:58p	6:05p	6:11p
6:00p	6:08p	6:15p	6:22p	6:28p
6:12p	6:20p	6:27p	6:34p	6:40p
6:24p	6:32p	6:39p	6:46p	6:52p
6:36p	6:44p	6:51p	6:58p	7:04p
6:48p	6:56p	7:03p	7:10p	7:16p
7:00p	7:08p	7:15p	7:22p	7:28p
7:12p	7:20p	7:27p	7:34p	7:40p
7:24p	7:32p	7:39p	7:46p	7:52p
7:36p	7:44p	7:51p	7:58p	8:04p
7:48p	7:56p	8:03p	8:10p	8:16p
8:00p	8:08p	8:15p	8:22p	8:28p
8:12p	8:20p	8:27p	8:34p	8:40p
8:24p	8:32p	8:39p	8:46p	8:52p
8:36p	8:44p	8:51p	8:58p	9:04p
8:48p	8:56p	9:03p	9:10p	9:16p

Parking at Bayfront Park is very limited. Additional municipal parking is available in the surrounding area. Learn more about Municipal Car Parks.
HSR shuttles to Bayfront Park will be available.
Street parking is not permitted in the area without a resident parking pass.

Certain sections of the bicycle path around Bayfront Park will be closed to the public from Monday, June 30 to Wednesday, July 2 for fireworks set-up and tear-down.
The boat launch will be closed Tuesday, July 1.
No sparklers or personal fireworks will be permitted on-site.
A water station will be on-site. Please bring your refillable water bottles.
Pier 4 Park is a great place to watch the fireworks and enjoy the Tugboat Playground and Lookout Pier. No additional Canada Day programming will occur at Pier 4.
While pets are permitted at the event, it is important to remember pets are more sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights and strong smells. If you're unable to leave your pet at home during the fireworks display, ensure they are always leashed and under your direct control.
Trail access to the northern most part of Bayfront Park will be limited as of June 28. There will be no public access starting the morning of Sunday, June 30. The trail will reopen on Tuesday, July 2.

Sensory Space & Kits Available

The City of Hamilton is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive event for everyone. A sensory space will be available on-site for anyone who needs a quiet, low-stimulation area to rest, reset, or recharge during the event. While especially helpful for individuals with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent community members, and those with sensory processing needs, this space is open to anyone who might benefit from a calmer environment.

Sensory Kits will also be available while supplies last. Pick-up at the Human Resources information table (next to the Autism Ontario and City of Hamilton Human Resources information table).