MARKHAM, ON ~ From morning to night on Canada Day – Canada's 140th birthday – there's something for everyone at the Markham celebrations.
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Sunday, July 1st in Markham with a day-long free program for the community.
The day begins with a Citizenship Court at the Civic Centre at 9:30 a.m., with Markham recognizing the many people who have chosen to make Markham their home in Canada. The seniors luncheon takes place at Le Parc.
The focus shifts to Milne Park with an afternoon and evening of events.
- 3 to 6 p.m. ~ free children's activities -- crafts, face painting, jumping castle
- 4 p.m. ~ People's Parade from Markville Shopping Centre to Milne Park
- 4:30 p.m. ~ Flag Raising Ceremony and singing of O Canada
- 5 p.m. to dusk ~ Entertainment, food and displays
Canada Day in Markham will end with a dazzling display of light, colour and sound with fireworks planned for dusk at 9:30 p.m. in the skies over Milne Park.
A special feature of the 2007 Canada Day celebration was a poster contest, open to young people throughout the community. Winner was William Yan from E.T. Crowle Public School. Finalists were: Noam Sussman, Thornlea S.S.; Rohail Sultan, Coppard Glen P.S.; Sylvia Chan, Unionville H.S.; Calvin Chan, Stonebridge P.S.; Anmoldeep Rupra, Ellen Fairclough P.S.; Eva Fok from Unionville High School and honourable mention to Thishani Kanagarajah, Ellen Fairclough P.S.
The main event sponsor is Bell Canada. This Celebrate Markham event is funded by the Town of Markham.
