Prepare for a jubilant takeover of Port Credit as Paint the Town Red arrives in Mississauga to celebrate all things Canadian. Returning for its 21st year on Monday, July 1st, this beloved event promises a spectacular Canada Day experience, featuring a grand parade, delectable food, live music, children’s entertainment, and dazzling fireworks at Port Credit Memorial Park, nestled in Mississauga’s picturesque waterfront community.

All residents are warmly welcomed to join in the festivities – admission is free, ensuring an inclusive celebration for individuals of all ages. So gather your loved ones and head out for a day filled with excitement.

Here’s what you can anticipate at Paint the Town Red 2024:

– **Vibrant Parade**: Be enthralled by a lively Canada Day parade showcasing over 60 entries, including elaborately decorated floats, spirited marching bands, and local community groups. The parade kicks off sharply at 11 a.m., tracing its route along Lakeshore Road East from Stavebank towards Seneca Avenue. Before the parade, floats will be judged, with ribbons awarded to the finest creations.

– **Live Musical Performances**: Groove to the sounds of popular bands and emerging artists on the mainstage at Memorial Park. The lineup features a diverse array of Canadian talent, including Co-Lab Jazz Ensemble, FiddleStix, Harvest Moon, Shania Twin, The Hip Experience, and the Canada Day All-Stars with Tom Barlow. Additionally, catch promising new artists like Kalia, Jakin, Kristen & KTriggs, Gracie Ella, and Charlie Edwards on the emerging artist stage.

– **Aerial Circus Performance**: Prepare to be amazed by Cirque-It Work-It, Mississauga’s aerial circus school, as they showcase breathtaking acrobatic feats sure to captivate spectators of all ages.

– **Kids Zone**: Keep the little ones entertained with interactive games, arts and crafts, face painting, stilt walkers, and encounters with costumed superheroes and princesses at the Memorial Park Kids Zone.

– **Delicious Food**: Indulge in a variety of delectable treats from food vendors scattered throughout the event.

– **Spectacular Fireworks**: Conclude the Canada Day festivities in grandeur with a mesmerizing fireworks display lighting up the night sky at 10:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a cozy blanket to enjoy the show in comfort.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Canadian spirit and community in the heart of Port Credit. Join us for Paint the Town Red 2024 and create cherished memories with friends and family.