Here is a recap of the fabulous lineup on July 1.
What a great day!
The Canada Day event took place at William Scott Park at 75 Hunter Street in New Hamburg.
Sunrise Ceremony
The day began with a traditional Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony at 7 a.m. at the boat launch. It was led by an Elder from Crow Shield Lodge along with a Firekeeper.
Signs that include all 94 Calls to Action led to the site. People sat or stood in a Ceremonial Circle.
Official Ceremony
The official opening ceremony took place at 11 a.m. It featured 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.
The Township of Wilmot's Mayor Natasha Salonen and Councillors welcomed everyone, including Kitchener-Conestoga MP Tim Louis who shared Canada Day greetings.
At 11:30 a.m., the Mayor and Councillors served free Canada Day cake.
Fun for Everyone
The event included 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.
Water Wheel Event
The New Hamburg Board of Trade hosted a ceremony starting at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate the reconstruction of the New Hamburg Water Wheel.
Music and More: Canada Day Lineup
Everyone enjoyed live music and more at the Wilmot Canada Day 2024 event.
The lineup included:
7 a.m. Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony
11 a.m. Official Opening, followed by Canada Day cake
11:30 a.m. David Martin
12:30 p.m. Erick Traplin
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
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