Canada Day will be bigger and better this year with more than 40,000 guests expected to mark the national holiday at the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Columbia Lake Fields.

Top Canadian bands, and , headline the free event, which will feature performances on the main stage from internationally-acclaimed children's singer-songwriter , a performance of the classic children's book , and .

鈥淲ith great artists, improved sound, amazing food and drink, and more, we鈥檝e worked hard to build on the tradition of community celebration here and make it an experience like never before,鈥 said Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor of 蓝莓视频. 鈥淲e want to make sure that people know that the 蓝莓视频 isn鈥檛 just a world-class place to study, it鈥檚 a place that proudly contributes to our region by making it a vibrant place to live and work.鈥

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Something for everyone

There will be an improved stage and sound experience thanks to a new partnership with Palmer Audio. Beyond the main stage, children of all ages can experience hands-on fun including new activities such as golfing with the LPGA and hockey with the Kitchener Rangers.

Favourite attractions such as fireworks, kids鈥 inflatables and the water slide remain a fixture of the event, which will also feature top-notch food vendors including Smoke鈥檚 Poutinerie, S.W.A.T. Truck, Papa鈥檚 Gourmet Grill and S.O.S Southern BBQ.

For the first time, adults can escape from the heat and enjoy a cold one in the licensed refreshment area, in partnership with the Brick Brewing Company.

鈥淔or 28 years, students have welcomed the community to the Columbia Lake fields on Canada Day for a day of celebration,鈥 said David Collins, president of the Federation of Students. 鈥淭he Feds and the University really doubled down on their efforts to create an even bigger and better celebration for our community.鈥

Social Media

Visitors to Canada Day at 蓝莓视频 will be able to share the experience with friends across Canada thanks to partnerships with the who will be on site to help guests share their "true patriot love鈥 as well as a photo booth to share pictures through social media.

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More information about the event can be found on the Canada Day Celebration 飞别产蝉颈迟别.听