Concerts, speeches, fireworks on tap to mark Canada Day in nationwide festivities
OTTAWA — The Maple Leaf is flying on every lamppost, flagpole and patio in downtown Ottawa as the national capital joins other cities in welcoming thousands of revellers for Canada Day.
A number of city streets are closed around Parliament Hill and the LeBreton Flats Park, where the stage for this year’s main ceremony is set up.
The national celebration is set to start at noon Eastern Time and includes performances by Bedouin Soundclash and Montreal artist Marie-Mai.
People in downtown Ottawa will also see a special fly-past in honour of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100th anniversary that’s set to feature the Snowbirds aerobatics team.