Milne Park Party & Fireworks
Flag raising, entertainment with an appearance by Doo Doo the International Clown, children's activities, food and displays. There's something for everyone at Milne!
Children's Activity Tent - 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Children aged 3-10 are invited to enjoy the Canada Day themed crafts, colouring, face painting, cartooning and origami. Also enjoy watching Dr. Zonk, pioneer skill craft and magic tricks.
Flag Raising Ceremony- 4:30 p.m.
Gather near the flag pole at Milne Park, located east off of McCowan Rd, south of Hwy 7 and north of the 407, following the People's Parade.
Join the Markham Fire & Emergency Services Honour Guard as they raise the Canadian Flag.
Entertainment - 5:00 p.m. to close
The stage will come alive with hours of live entertainment representing the very best of Markham.
Fireworks at dusk - 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate Canada's birthday with a dazzling display of light, colour and sound! Look up to the east and watch in wonder as Markham's sky is alight with a magnificent display of fire and colour!
Free shuttle bus running every 15 mins between Markville Shopping Centre (McCowan and Highway 7) and Milne Park.
Shuttle bus runs from 2:30 p.m. to midnight (every 15 mins.)
Free Parking at Markville Shopping Centre
Official Website: http://www.markham.ca/Markham/Departments/NewsCentre/Evnts/Canada_Day.htm
Added by K-WM on June 25, 2008