Canada Day

The Niagara Jazz Festival kicked off our family-friendly three-day free celebration with two stages of local and international Jazz musicians on Sunday, June 29th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festivities continued on Monday, June 30th with local and international Rock and Blues musicians at our popular event from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Unfortunately, the Blackburn Brothers were rained out) On Tuesday, July 1st, we welcomed visitors to Battle of Beaverdams Park at 1 p.m. All three days included artisans, community booths, and food vendors. We showcased a Wall of Reflection and residents signed a massive 50th Anniversary card. We ended the three-day festivities with spectacular fireworks at 10 p.m.

Enjoy an aerial video of the Canada Day celebrations

Enjoy photos from Canada Day

Bentastic Fantastic looks for a parent volunteer

The crowds of kids watching Bentastic Fantastic Magic

Bentastic Fantastic performs a card trick

Two volunteers help out with the magic show

Regional Councillor Tim Whalen and friends along with security

City Councillor Mike De Divitiis gives out jumbo freezies to the kids in the crowd

City Councillor Tim Whalen and wife Anna with Thorold Community Market Lock Patio Sponsor John Lally

Bag Piper Justin Elliott, Councillor Tim Whalen, Councillor Nella Dekker, Regional Councillor Tim Whalen, Jacob Tedesco, City Councillor Carmen DeRose, Councillor Ken Sentance and Emcee Eddy Prince

Drone shot of Mayor Ugulini making a speech on Canada Day

Visitors winning prizes at the Giant FM Van

Eddy Prince performs Elvis on Canada Day

Fire Chief Terry Dixon and family come out to celebrate

Enjoy photos from Rock 'n Blues on the Battlefield

Niagara River Lions at the Rock 'n Blues on the Battlefield

City Councillors Nella Dekker and Ken Sentance with the Thorold Minor Hockey Association

City Councillor Mike De Divitiis, CAO Manoj Dilwaria, BIA Chair Serge Carpino and Brooke Nicholson

City Councillor Nella Dekker with husband Dave

City Councillor Mike De Divitiis blows bubbles with residents

Pretzel Logic performs at Rock 'n Blues on the Battlefield

City By-law Supervisor grabbing dinner at a Food Vendor

City Councillors Nella Dekker and Anthony Longo meet with friends

Food Trucks at the Rock 'n Blues on the Battlefield

City Councillor Tim O'Hare listening to the music with wife Anna

All the characters celebrate our 50th Anniversary

Spiderman, Elsa and Wonder Woman listen to the music

Elsa, Spiderman & Wonder Woman visit the Kids Zone

Photography and Video

During programs and events, photographs, video and/or sound recordings may be taken. These images will be used to promote the City of Thorold and its activities, services or programs.

By attending programs and events, you grant permission to the City of Thorold and persons acting for or through them, the right to use, reproduce and/or distribute images, video and sound recordings on the City of Thorold website, social media outlets, and print publications. The photographs, video and sound recordings may be used for an indefinite period of time.

The City of Thorold does not sell the photos to any third parties. However, once these are posted online, they are accessible to anyone.

Please speak to a staff member at the event you are attending if you do not wish for your photo to be taken or used. Contact the Community Relations Specialist at communications@thorold.ca if you have any other questions or concerns.

Media

Giant FM Radio Commercial

Giant FM Interview Snippet 1 - Mayor Ugulini

Giant FM Interview Snippet 2 - Mayor Ugulini

Giant FM Interview Snippet 3 - Juliet Dunn, Niagara Jazz Festival

Giant FM Interview Snippet 4 - Juliet Dunn, Niagara Jazz Festival

105.1 FM The River Radio Commercial - Jacob Tedesco, Events Coordinator and Natalie Stickles, Community Relations Specialist

Thorold Today : Thorold hosts weekend of music, magic and memories for Canada Day

St. Catharines Standard : Battle of Beaverdams Park set for 3 fun-filled days in Thorold

Thorold Today : Thorold marks dual milestone with fireworks and festivities

St. Catharines Standard : 3-day Thorold festival hailed success, with record turnout for Canada Day

Sunday, June 29 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday, June 30 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 1 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

OLG FIESTA STAGE

11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Opening Remarks (NJF) / Indigenous Opening

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Niagara on the Lake Ukesters

12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Organomix

2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Opening Remarks Mayor Ugulini + Dignitaries and Johannes Linstead

3:00 to 3:30 p.m. African Dance Lesson

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sonia Aimy

5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Angelique Francis

6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Latin Dance Lesson

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cabo Cuba Jazz

7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bhangra Dance Lesson

8:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Snake Charmer

BCM GROOVE GARDEN STAGE

12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Amanda Braam Trio

1:30 to 2:00 p.m. llhan Sarafeli Duo

3:00 to 3:30 p.m. PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra

4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Ashley St. Pierre Trio

6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Benny Benack III Duo

7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Nicholas Mustapha Trio

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Greater Niagara Humane Society visiting with animals

Phoenix Fairy Paints (Face Painting)

FOOD VENDORS

Happy Bees Honey

905 Hot Dog Pound

Hunger Station FT

Iris Backyard Sauces

Lemonada

Lokanta

Ontario Ice Cream

Rolling in the Dough

Purple Perk

Thirsty Flamingo Drinks

Velvet Treatz

ARTISANS

Through the Looking Glass

Mom & Mana Florals

Royal Unique Fashion

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

4 to 5:30 p.m. Pretzel Logic

Featuring the music of Steely Dan and a band of Firsts. First band to play the Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Centre), Casino Rama and Casino Windsor Main Stages. Records can be surmounted but when you’re first in, you’re always that! First-call musicians: Carmela Long, Glass Tiger; Marco Luciani, Gino Vanelli; Paul DeLong, Kim Mitchell. And the first Dan tribute band, world-wide, to call itself Pretzel Logic.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Orangeman

Orangeman is an explosive, non-stop, party rock band delivering a carefully compiled song list of knock out dance hits from the ‘70s through to the ‘2ks. Their commitment to musical perfection, strong vocals, and performance has helped to build an impressive following of wildly enthusiastic fans!

8 to 10 p.m. Blackburn Brothers

The Blackburn Brothers are 4th-generation Canadians, descended of freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad and settling in Southern Ontario. The Blues that the Blackburn Brothers create is part of their inheritance, and always about a message of history, freedom, legacy, family, Black unity, and love.

KIDS ZONE

3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Inflatables (Obstacle course for older youth) (Bouncer for younger children)

3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Face Painters

5 to 6 p.m. Bubble Show

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Elsa, Spiderman & Wonder Woman

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Glinda and Elphaba

FOOD VENDORS

905 Hot Dog Pound

Hunger Station FT

Lokanta

Ontario Ice Cream

Purple Perk

Rolling in the Dough

Tropical South

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

2 to 2:45 p.m. Eddy Prince

Eddy Prince has been performing his tribute to the King of Rock'n'Roll for almost 30 years. He has been fortunate enough to sing to audiences of all sizes in both the United States and Canada. His main goals are to have fun keeping the memory of Elvis alive and to make as many new friends as he can!

4 to 5:30 p.m. The Country Junkies

The Country Junkies are Niagara's premier country band. A true, local "super-group", its members have decades of combined experience in some of Southern Ontario's hottest bands. Their various musical styles combine to create a sound that appeals to almost anyone. Their live show is not one to be missed, with comical antics and a spirited energy that leaves you feeling like you just experienced a big-stage performance.

6 to 7:30 p.m. The Figure Four Band

The Figure Four has over 25 years of performing live music at community events in Niagara. Their "all request party" model is designed to always deliver a one-of-a-kind performance tailored to the event and audience to ensure crowd engagement and satisfaction.

8 to 10 p.m. Vinyl Flux

Vinyl Flux is Southern Ontario’s premiere classic rock powerhouse of seasoned and accomplished professional musicians that strive for perfect replication of every song they play. Performing songs from some of the greatest classic rock artists of our time, their repertoire features note-for-note renditions of legendary artists and musical heroes that inspired generations of great musicians.

KIDS ZONE

1 to 10 p.m.

1 to 9 p.m. Inflatables (Obstacle course for older youth) (Bouncer for younger children)

1:30 to 9:30 p.m. Face Painters

3 p.m. BenTastic Fantastic Magic

He’s headlined the kids’ stage at the Calgary Stampede, performed for Disney Cruise Line, and wowed crowds from coast to coast with his high-energy, laugh-out-loud magic. Known for turning everyday moments into unforgettable memories, his show is packed with comedy, wonder, and interactive fun that keeps both kids and grown-ups grinning from ear to ear.

5 p.m. Foam Party

3 to 5 p.m. Bluey, Paw Patrol

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pikachu, Mario & Luigi

7 to 8 p.m. Foam Party

FIREWORKS

10 p.m.

Platinum Level $5,000 and over