June 21, 2013
Bigger, better Canada Day party
Top Canadian bands headline University of Waterloo’s annual celebration. Region’s largest fireworks display and world-class children’s performers will also dazzle.
Canada Day will be bigger and better this year with more than 40,000 guests expected to mark the national holiday at the University of Waterloo’s Columbia Lake Fields.
Top Canadian bands, Spirit of the West and Hollerado, headline the free event, which will feature performances on the main stage from internationally-acclaimed children's singer-songwriter Ronno, a performance of the classic children's book Stellaluna, and Wij the Magician.
“With great artists, improved sound, amazing food and drink, and more, we’ve worked hard to build on the tradition of community celebration here and make it an experience like never before,” said Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor of Waterloo. “We want to make sure that people know that the Waterloo isn’t just a world-class place to study, it’s a place that proudly contributes to our region by making it a vibrant place to live and work.”
Something for everyone
There will be an improved stage and sound experience thanks to a new partnership with Palmer Audio. Beyond the main stage, children of all ages can experience hands-on fun including new activities such as golfing with the LPGA and hockey with the Kitchener Rangers.
Favourite attractions such as fireworks, kids’ inflatables and the water slide remain a fixture of the event, which will also feature top-notch food vendors including Smoke’s Poutinerie, S.W.A.T. Truck, Papa’s Gourmet Grill and S.O.S Southern BBQ.
For the first time, adults can escape from the heat and enjoy a cold one in the licensed refreshment area, in partnership with the Brick Brewing Company.
“For 28 years, students have welcomed the community to the Columbia Lake fields on Canada Day for a day of celebration,” said David Collins, president of the Federation of Students. “The Feds and the University really doubled down on their efforts to create an even bigger and better celebration for our community.”
Social Media
Visitors to Canada Day at Waterloo will be able to share the experience with friends across Canada thanks to partnerships with the Smile Epidemic who will be on site to help guests share their "true patriot love” as well as a photo booth to share pictures through social media.
Social media followers can join in the community spirit on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #uwcanadaday.
More information about the event can be found on the Canada Day Celebration website.
