Here is the lineup for this year's Canada Day party in Ottawa
Canadian Heritage has unveiled the lineup for this year's Canada Day celebrations, with Chantal Kreviazuk among the artists set to headline the daytime show.
The festivities for Canada's 155th birthday will be the first in-person Canada Day celebration in Ottawa in three years. The July 1 celebrations will be held at LeBreton Flats park and Place des festivals Zibi on July 1, rather than the usual spot on Parliament Hill.
"Although Parliament Hill has been the official site of our national holiday for more than 50 years, the renovations to Parliament mean the main stages will move to new locations," Canadian Heritage said in a news release.
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says he is excited Canadians will be able to take part in in-person events again after two years of virtual Canada Day celebrations.
"I had the privilege of being the Minister of Heritage the last time we had it and to see the tens of thousands of people that come to celebrate our country, to see them, look at them in the eyes and see them and smile, I saw that in 2019 and we’ll see that again in 2022," he said.
LeBreton Flats will host the daytime ceremony and evening show, while other programming will be held at the Place des festivals Zibi.
The daytime ceremony, starting at 11:30 a.m., will showcase the following Canadian artists:
- Lisa LeBlanc
- Sarahmée
- Sebastian Gaskin
- Boogat
- Tenille Townes
- DJ Shub
- Josiane Comeau
- Gurdeep Pandher
- Chantal Kreviazuk
- Kellie Loder
- Riit
The evening show at 8 p.m. will include the following artists:
- Charlotte Cardin
- Salebarbes
- Johnny Reid
- Tenille Arts
- Riit
- Ariane Moffatt
- Neon Dreams
- Samian
- Cindy Bédard
- Gurdeep Pandher
- WALK OFF THE EARTH
- Sarahmée
- William Prince
- Sebastian Gaskin
Fireworks will happen at 10 p.m., with the best views from LeBreton Flats park, Zibi or the surrounding streets, which will be closed to traffic.
At place de festivals Zibi, emerging artists will be performing, there will be BMX demonstrations, urban artwork on display and other activities throughout July 1.
Although Parliament Hill won't be hosting the main ceremony, people can still head there and take photos, Rodriguez says.
"A lot of people that come here for that special day, they want to see Parliament, which is normal, so they’ll be able to do that," he said.
--With files from CTV News Ottawa's Dave Charbonneau.
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