Multiple Canada Day celebrations to be hosted across Highlands East

The Municipality of Highlands East is hosting a variety of celebrations and family-friendly activities to celebrate Canada Day.

In Cardiff, county officials say the Royal Canadian Legion will host a pancake breakfast at the Cardiff Legion from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The breakfast will be available for $5 per adult.

In Highland Grove, events will take place from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Kidd School House Museum, featuring children’s crafts, local entertainment, horseshoes, a BBQ, a fire truck display, and an open museum.

Wilberforce will host Canada Day events starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Red Cross Outpost Museum with a flag-raising ceremony, live entertainment, and refreshments including sandwiches and cupcakes.

County officials say a Food Bank open house will run from noon to 1:00 p.m. to showcase the Central Food Network ’s new space.

From noon to 3:00 p.m., activities continue at the Curling Club with games, live music featuring Phil O’Reilly, and a 50/50 draw announcement hosted by the Wilberforce Fair, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In Gooderham, celebrations will run from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. The event will feature children’s activities with fire trucks, hoses, and gear, along with cake, a BBQ, and live entertainment by Ragged Company starting at 7:00 p.m.

The evening will wrap up with fireworks at approximately 10:00 p.m. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be held on July 4.

Mauricio Prado
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