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Windsor and Essex County Line Up Parades, Concerts and Fireworks for Canada Day

Local organizers have mapped family-friendly activities alongside extended transit to unite residents countywide.

True North strong and free: Downtown Windsor's Great Canadian Flag flies as red-and-white fireworks explode over the Detroit River during the Ford Fireworks show on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Canada Day Fireworks in Kingston’s Confederation Basin on July 1, 2024.
Kingston Mayor, Bryan Paterson leads a Canada Day Parade down Princess Street in Kingston
A closed sign on a business on Bank Street. ERROL MCGIHON, Postmedia

Overview

  • Downtown Windsor’s annual Canada Day parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Ouellette Avenue, preceded by a fan zone opening at 10 a.m. with timbits, face painting and live entertainment.
  • Amherstburg kicks off celebrations with a 9 a.m. run/walk/wheel event, free admission and activities at Fort Malden National Historic Site and an evening of live music leading into fireworks.
  • Tecumseh’s Backyard Party spans three parks, featuring a noon family picnic and concert at Lakewood Park North, children’s games at McAuliffe Park and a Rock ’n’ Swim session before a Tecumseh Thunder game.
  • Essex County towns will host park festivals with food vendors, live music and fireworks, including Harrow Rotary’s family event from 5 p.m., Kingsville’s giant sandbox and train rides and Woodslee’s 3:45 p.m. parade.
  • Leamington’s Music On the 42 series brings a Bob Seger tribute at 7:30 p.m. to Seacliff Park followed by fireworks at 10 p.m., and LT-Go Transit service runs until 11 p.m.