Whoa Canada! Celebrations Return to Moncton’s Riverfront Park

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The City of Moncton’s Whoa Canada! Celebrations, presented by J.D. Irving, Limited, will once again take over Riverfront Park on July 1. Throughout the day, the event will offer more than live music and fireworks, providing various activities for attendees to enjoy.

The Kids’ PlayZone will be open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring inflatable games, glitter tattoos, and activities organized by partners like Resurgo Place and Parks Canada. Family-friendly entertainment will also be available on the Riverfront Park Stage from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., including an opening prayer and teachings by Knowledge Keeper Joan Milliea as well as performances by Mad Science, Feeli Tout, and magician, Remi Boudreau. 

The Whoa Canada! Main stage will host live performances from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with acts such as Eagle Feather, The Divorcees, Caroline Savoie, and Big Wreck to close the show. The day will conclude with the tri-community Canada Day fireworks at 10 p.m., a joint presentation by the City of Moncton, the Town of Riverview, and the City of Dieppe.

Event schedule:

  • 12 p.m.-8 p.m.: Kids’ PlayZone featuring inflatable games, glitter tattoos, activities by Resurgo Place, Parks Canada and more
  • 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Family-friendly entertainment on the Riverfront Park Stage:
    • Opening prayer and teachings by Knowledge Keeper Joan Milliea 
    • Mad Science
    • Feeli Tout
    • Remi Boudreau (magician)
  • 12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Vendors offering a variety of foods
  • 12 p.m.-10 p.m.: Artisan Village on Downing Street
  • 5 p.m.-10 p.m.: Concerts on the Whoa Canada! Main Stage (riverfront parking lot)
    • Eagle Feather
    • The Divorcees
    • Caroline Savoie
    • Big Wreck 
  • 10 p.m.:  Tri-community Canada Day fireworks 

The City of Moncton would like to thank the Canada Day sponsors for their generous support: J.D. Irving, Limited, the Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick, and the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

For more information, visit the City of Moncton website. 

 

Information

Communications, City of Moncton
communications [at] moncton.ca (communications[at]moncton[dot]ca)