Communities across the South Shore are getting ready for Canada Day, with celebrations planned in Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Queens and New Germany.
Events include live music, parades, family activities, food vendors, markets and fireworks.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater is bringing Canada Day on the LaHave back to the downtown.
Events are planned throughout the day, including a Legion breakfast, youth 3-on-3 basketball, the Bridgewater Fire Department Band, a multicultural festival, a community picnic on the Old Bridge, a street market, food trucks and kids activities.
The street market on King Street will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with more than 20 artisans, creators and vendors.
The food truck zone will also run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Kids Zone will be set up between Empire and Dominion streets, with several inflatables, including a 70-foot obstacle course.
Opening ceremonies begin at 1 p.m. on the main stage, with a performance of the Mi’kmaq Honour Song, greetings from officials and the Town of Bridgewater Built Heritage Recognition Awards.
A free public swim will be held at the Michelin Outdoor Pool from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Evening events include a street dance party on King Street, Canada Day trivia at King Street Beer and a Late Night Vibe at the Bridgewater Marina with live music, a fire pit and s’more bar.
Bridgewater Transit will be free for the day.
Lunenburg
The Town of Lunenburg is planning Canada Day events from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Activities include a cultural celebration, inflatables, face painting, crafts, kids games, family bingo and a barbecue.
Live music is planned from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A Flotilla of Lights is scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
The town says it is also holding a free open house.
Region of Queens
The Region of Queens is hosting a free family celebration on the Liverpool waterfront.
The event begins at 3 p.m.
Activities include kite flying with the Atlantic Kite Festival, games, face painting, food vendors and live music on the main stage.
The region is also giving away 300 free cupcakes to mark its 30th anniversary.
The celebration will end with fireworks.
New Germany
New Germany has a full day of Canada Day events planned, with a rain date of Saturday, July 4.
The day starts with breakfast at Pinehurst Community Hall from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
A children’s parade will be held at Rosedale Home for Special Care at 10 a.m.
Registration for the ox pull runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with pulls beginning at 12:30 p.m.
The street parade lines up at 12:30 p.m. at New Germany Elementary School, with the parade beginning at 2 p.m.
A garden party runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the New Germany Legion grounds, with vendors, food trucks, games, face painting, bouncy castles and family activities.
Live music begins at 4 p.m.
Fireworks are planned for 10 p.m., pending provincial burn restrictions.
Full schedules and updates are available through local event organizers.
