Whoa Canada! Celebrations Return to Moncton’s Riverfront Park

 

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 just 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 roaming performers, inflatable games, glitter tattoos, and family-friendly activities. 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, a Zumba Party, as well as performances by Mad Science and Tim Holland the Stunt Ventriloquist. 

The Whoa Canada! Main stage will host live performances from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with acts such as Third Harmony, The Mainlanders, Beauxmont, and Matt Mays to close out 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 roaming performers, inflatable games, glitter tattoos, family-friendly activities 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
    • Zumba Party
    • Mad Science
    • Stunt Ventriloquist Tim Holland
  • 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.:  Concert on the Whoa Canada! Main Stage (riverfront parking lot)
    • Third Harmony
    • The Mainlanders
    • Beauxmont
    • Matt Mays
  • 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, 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)