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The day will start off early with a sunrise event and “wake up the nation” breakfast at Signal Hill followed by a afternoon and evening of celebrations at Quidi Vidi Lake.
Family fun day featuring live entertainment will begin at 2 p.m. at King George V Park.
A concert featuring The Sheepdogs, The Novaks and Mallory Johnson begins
at 6 p.m. at the Dominion Memorial Market parking lot on Lake Avenue.
The day will wrap up with a fireworks display at 10 p.m.
“On behalf of city council, I encourage all residents and visitors to join us throughout the day as we celebrate our Canadian pride together, Mayor Dennis O'Keefe said in a news release.
The City of St. John’s received $250,000 through the federal Canada 150 Fund.
“On July 1, we will be the first to welcome in Canada Day across the country. I invite everyone to join in with your families and friends to celebrate our great country together,” said Seamus O’Regan, St. John's South MP.
