BADEN, ONT.—The Township of Wilmot’s Canada Day 2024 celebration on July 1 in William Scott Park in New Hamburg includes a traditional Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony, a musical lineup, food and drinks, games and fireworks.
The event begins with the Sunrise Ceremony at 7 a.m. near the boat launch in Scott Park. It will be led by an Elder from Crow Shield Lodge along with a Firekeeper. Signs that include the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada will lead to the site. Parking is available during the ceremony.
Official Ceremony
The official opening ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. closer to the park entrance, featuring O Canada sung by Joanna Guistini-Wilkinson and Danielle Guistini-Crouse as well as performances by the New Hamburg Legion Colour Party and the New Hamburg Concert Band.
Free Canada Day Cake
Wilmot's Mayor Natasha Salonen and Councillors will welcome everyone on behalf of the Township and Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, will bring greetings from the Government of Canada. Following the official ceremony, members of Wilmot Council will serve free Canada Day cake.
Activities and Dunk Tank
The activity zone includes community groups; bouncy castles; potato sack races; face-painting; an egg-and-spoon race; a scavenger hunt; three-legged races; bubble-making; an activity table; and a dunk tank. Some of Wilmot’s public figures, including the Mayor and some Councillors, have agreed to be dunked in the water.
Waterwheel Event
The New Hamburg Board of Trade will take to the stage at the Waterwheel to bring greetings at 12:30 p.m.
Scott Park Closures
The Wilmot Off-Leash Dog Park will be closed on July 1 and the tennis court in Scott Park will be closed from June 30 to July 1.
Music and More: Canada Day Lineup
Enjoy live music and more at the Canada Day 2024 event. The lineup includes:
7 a.m. Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony
11 a.m. Official Opening, followed by Canada Day cake
11:30 a.m. Erick Traplin
11:30 a.m. David Martin
12:30 p.m. Board of Trade Waterwheel Event
1:30 p.m. Dolinar, Dosman and Dunn
2:10 p.m. Erick Traplin
2:30 p.m. Randy Satchell Band
4 p.m. Pre-recorded Music
7 p.m. Sponsor Announcements
7:15 p.m. Smile N' Wave
8:15 p.m. Counting Down the Hours
9:30 p.m. Fireworks along the River
About the 2024 Canada Day Event Task Force
In 2023, The Township formed the 2024 Wilmot Canada Day Event Task Force, supported by Wilmot Council members and staff and led by community volunteers. The group is organizing and presenting the July 1 event.
Sponsors
The Township of Wilmot is grateful for event funding from the Government of Canada and local businesses.
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Media contact:
Donna L. Kell | Manager of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
Township of Wilmot | 519-778-3782 | donna.kell@wilmot.ca
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