Canada Day

Name: Canada Day
Start: 2025-07-01T19:00:00
End: 2025-07-02T02:30:00
Location: Markham Centre (Birchmount Road/Enterprise Boulevard)

Join us on Canada Day (July 1) from 3 to 10:30 PM at Markham Centre in Downtown Markham (Birchmount Rd/Enterprise Blvd).

We have an action-packed day planned for the whole family to enjoy, including free:

Entertainment,
Children’s activities,
Inflatable activities,
Fireworks,
Onsite parking,
And more!

visit our canada day website

While at the event, tell us what you think! Visit the Info Booth to complete the survey and be entered to win one of three great prizes! View contest rules here.

Site Map

Map of event site. Text reads "Fireworks at 10 PM."

Road Closure

Please be advised that there will be NO pedestrian access on Enterprise Boulevard, between Andre de Grasse Street and University Boulevard from 8:30 to 11:30 PM.

Featured Performers

Jamie Fine

Ottawa-born singer/songwriter Jamie Fine uses her music to inspire audiences to explore emotions we all feel but often struggle to express—ranging from anger and isolation to joy and connection. Her unique ability to convey intense emotion is her superpower. A four-time Juno nominee, Jamie’s music has over 100 million global streams.

Her hit single, If Anything’s Left, reached Platinum status in Canada and Double-Platinum in South Africa. With nearly 1.5 million followers worldwide, fans are drawn to her energetic personality, quirky humor, and openness.

Alx Veliz

Alx Veliz is an Afro/Latino Toronto-born artist to Latino parents and Jamaican grandparents. This combination has made him a voice for the rapidly growing multicultural generation. By showcasing the sounds of the world in his music, Alx Veliz demonstrates the beauty behind cultural diversity.

Alx Veliz made a name for himself in 2016 with his debut single, Dancing Kizomba, which is now Platinum in multiple countries with over 100 million streams and has won multiple awards and international recognition. Since then, he has released multiple singles and toured around the world alongside artists such as Nick Jonas, Nicky Jam, Alessia Cara, Justin Bieber and even Rihanna.

Main Stage Performances

3:05 to 3:35 PM	Doo Doo the Clown
3:40 to 4:00 PM	Chinese Collective Arts Association Dance
4:05 to 4:35 PM	Aaron Matthews Magic Show
4:40 to 5:00 PM	Dance Expression
5:05 to 5:20 PM	Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Youth Choir
6:00 to 7:00 PM	Opening Ceremony
7:00 to 7:25 PM	Mega Magic Mike D’Urzo
7:40 to 8:40 PM	Alx Veliz
8:55 to 9:55 PM	Jamie Fine
10:00 to 10:20 PM	Fireworks

Doo Doo the Clown

A Canada Day favourite! He was made famous in the hit movie, Billy Madison, and has been an annual fixture in Markham’s Canada Day celebrations for years.

Chinese Collective Arts Association (CCAA)

Chinese Collectives Arts Association dance performance photographed by Andy T.

Chinese Collective Arts Association (CCAA) is a non-profitable organization established in 2009, hosting a variety of performances, workshops, and events to offer opportunities for members to be exposed to various art forms of Chinese culture.

Aaron Matthews

Aaron’s show is a unique mix of gut busting laughter, high energy dancing, impossible magic, inspiring stories and shocking moments!

Dance Expression Canada

Dance Expression Canada (DE) is Markham's first and only Bollywood dance studio hosting classes for all ages, workshops and a variety of performances. Their aim is to inspire through dance and for students to learn about South Asian culture.

Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) Youth Choir

Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians is a non-profit organization committed to the promotion and preservation of the Filipino culture and heritage with youth and seniors programs. Within the MFFC is Rhythm Re-Choired, a youth based mentorship program with a focus on the performing arts. Rhythm Re-Choired, with members from the age of 8 to 18, share a passion for performance of song and dance and share this love with our community.

Mike D'Urzo

Mike D’Urzo is an international award winning magician & mentalist. As the founder and creative director of Mega Magic, he performs in hundreds of shows annually for some of the largest corporations, theaters, theme parks, festivals and television networks. Mike was the winner of the “Entertainer of the Year” award by the Canadian Event Awards. He was the 8-time recipient of the Performer of the Year” award presented by Festivals & Events Ontario. He was awarded in the “Top 10 Magicians Worldwide” by the Wedding Industry Experts Awards and the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Entertainer by Special Events Magazine.

Food Vendors

There will be a variety of delicious food options available for purchase from food trucks and food booths, including:

Empanadas,
Beef, pork, lamb skewers,
Grilled chicken,
BBQ squid,
BBQ steak,
Coleslaw,
Roasted corn,
Poutine,
Deli sandwiches,
Ice cream, slushies, popsicles,
Bubble tea and a variety of juices,
Egg waffles,
Poke bowls,
Churros,
Japanese-style chicken,
Hot dogs,
Hamburgers,
Bao,
Popcorn,
Fish balls,
Tempura
And more!

Children's Activities

Free activities for children include:

Kid's Zone 1 Schedule
3 to 7 PM	Sensory Activity Zone
3 to 7 PM	Inflatables: Ultimate Rock Wall Candy Playland Fire Engine Slide All Star Challenge Single Axe Throw Carnival 3-in-1 Big Top Circus Giant Wacky Dual Slide Fun Fair Park Jr. Kid in a Candy Store Obstacle

Kids Zone 2 Schedule
3 to 7 PM	Airbrush tattoos
3 to 7 PM	Colouring area
4 to 8 PM	Millie Meet and Greet
5 to 7 PM	Jurassic Adventure

Fireworks

About the Pride of Canada Carousel

The unique and environmentally friendly Pride Of Canada Carousel is the kinetic centerpiece of Remington’s public art initiative. Unlike any carousel ever created, each of its 44 rideable sculptures has been lovingly crafted from found and/or recycled objects. To source materials, artist Patrick Amiot embarked on a road trip across Canada, finding scrap metal and abandoned items that represented Canada’s diverse range of places and people. The Carousel serves as a cultural landmark and venue for community gatherings and events on Downtown Markham.

Win Free Coffee For a Year

Participants attending the City of Markham Canada Day Celebration will have the opportunity to complete and submit a ballot (while ballot quantities last) for a chance to WIN one (1) Coffee for a Year prize, presented by Tim Hortons.

Prize

Coffee for a Year (10 x $100 Tim Hortons gift cards)
- The prize must be accepted as is, and may not be exchanged. No substitutions will be allowed. All ten (10) $100 Tim Hortons gift cards with a value of $1,000, cannot be exchanged and/or substituted for any cash value.