The City of Brantford prepares to celebrate Canada Day with residents

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford, in partnership with Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration Committee, is excited to announce plans to celebrate Canada Day in a safe way that complies with the province’s public health guidelines. The official countdown to the variety of family friendly activities begins on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, with free, fun activities for the whole community, leading up to Thursday, July 1, 2021.

“The Brantford Canada Day Committee has been hard at work, creatively planning a series of engaging events for our community to celebrate in a safe way,” says Brian Beattie, Chair, Brantford’s Canada Day Committee. “While we can’t all be together as we have in past years, we can still celebrate and show our Canadian pride through a variety of different initiatives offered.”

The City is currently accepting video or audio submissions from local bands for a chance to be part of Brantford’s Canada Day virtual concert event on July 1, 2021, broadcasted from the beautiful Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts and sponsored by OLG. Three bands will be hired to have their performances filmed with all COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place. Entries will be accepted until Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. For details including an announcement of the headliner, and information on how to submit your band for consideration, visit brantford.ca/CanadaDay.

There are many ways for residents to get involved in gearing up for Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration. Show your spirit with the home decorating contest featuring a top prize of $1,000 and five runner-up prizes of $200.00 each, courtesy of The Kiwanis Club of Brantford, learn how to cook Food Network’s Junior Chef Showdown winner Audrey MacKinnon’s favourite Canadian themed dinner, search for Brantford’s Harmony Squirrel to win gift cards and other great prizes. The Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration events are sponsored by The Brantford Expositor, Arise Christian Radio AM 1380, Hot Country 93.9, and Jewel 92. Please note that some events may be cancelled due to COVID-19 provincial restrictions happening at the time.

Learn more at brantford.ca/CanadaDay and subscribe to the page to receive ongoing updates leading up to July 1 and celebrate with us using the hashtag #BrantfordCanadaDay. Updates can also be found on the City’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

Brantford Canada Day Activities

Brantford-Show Your Spirit Home Decorating Contest - June 1 to 16

The City has partnered with The Kiwanis Club of Brantford (Kiwanis) to kick off the month of June with amazing prizes and $2000.00 in prizes courtesy of Kiwanis. The Decorating Contest Grand Champion will receive $1000.00 prize and in addition, Kiwanis will donate $500.00 to the grand prize winner’s charity of choice in their name. Ongoing information and updates can be found on the Brantford-Show Your Spirit Facebook event page.            

Canadians Vibe Together

Listen to the OLG Brantford Canada Day Spotify playlist featuring music from many Canadian artists, including headliners who have previously performed at past Brantford Canada Day celebrations sponsored by OLG.

Where is Harmony Squirrel?

Throughout the month of June, join us twice weekly, playing a fun Facebook guessing game featuring Harmony Squirrel. With beautiful Canadian backdrops, guess where Harmony is hiding for a chance to win a gift card.

I’m a Kind Canadian

Leading up to Canada Day, in partnership with Freedom House, help us spread kindness throughout Brantford by sharing your acts of kindness using the hashtag #KindBrantford and nominating a friend to spread kindness.  Tie a red ribbon around your tree or display one on your house to show your support to spreading Canadian kindness.

Canadians Savour together

We’re encouraging the community to support local eateries. Visit Discover Brantford Tourism Directory at DiscoverBrantford.ca for a full list of delicious options.  Make a plan to order take out during the OLG Virtual Canada Day Celebration.

Canadians Cook Together– Sunday, June 27 at 4:00 p.m.

Follow along with 12-year old Food Network’s Junior Chef Showdown winner Audrey MacKinnon as she prepares her favourite Canadian-themed dinner.

Canadians Kahoot Together - Wednesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a virtual trivia game on the Eve of Canada Day, Wednesday, June 30^th for a chance to win gift cards and other great prizes.

Young Canadians Drive-thru Safari - Thursday, July 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

On Thursday, July 1^st drive-thru Glenhyrst Gardens to sneak a peak of some of your favourite characters from the comfort of your family vehicle.  

OLG Virtual Concert-Thursday, July 1

Join us for a virtual concert of local talented artists and a special headliner, pre-recorded from the Sanderson Centre stage proudly sponsored by OLG. Ongoing information and updates can be found on the Brantford’s Canada Day Virtual Concert Facebook event page

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Media Contact:
Sharon Sayles | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-757-2840 | ssayles@brantford.ca