Canada Day across Windsor–Essex 2025
Canada Day across Windsor–Essex 2025 promises a full day of joy from parades and arts fairs to family-friendly festivals, fireworks, and community runs. Whether you’re downtown in Windsor chanting along the Ouellette Avenue parade route, dancing under drones in LaSalle, bouncing in Kingsville’s foam party, or cruising the Detroit River at sunset, there’s something festive for everyone.
| Municipality | Event | Time | Activities | Location | Fee | Organizer / Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | Canada Day Parade | 11 AM | Community floats, entertainment, patriotic treats | Ouellette Ave (Giles → Pitt) | Free | City-run windsorfestivalguide.ca |
| Canada Day Arts Fair | 10 AM–3 PM | Artisan marketplace, live street performances | University St, Pelissier → Freedom Way | Free | Downtown Windsor BIA | |
| Canada Day Cruise | 2 PM | Narrated Detroit River sightseeing | 78 Riverside Dr E | Ticketed | Local cruise operator | |
| Amherstburg | Canada Day Festival & Fireworks | 9 AM–Dusk | Run/Walk 5 K, kids dash, food trucks, face painting, live music, fireworks | Toddy Jones Park & King’s Navy Yard Park | Free (run: registration) | Visit Amherstburg |
| Tecumseh | Canada Day Celebration | 1–4 PM | Hot dogs, arts/crafts, bouncy castles, mini-golf, entertainment | Lakewood Park | Free | Town of Tecumseh |
| LaSalle | Canada Day Celebration | 5–11 PM | Buskers, family fun, drone show | The Loop at LaSalle Landing | Free | Visit Windsor Essex |
| Kingsville | Canada Day Festival | 4–10 PM | Cupcakes, vendors, lawn games, music, foam party, fireworks | Jasperson Lane, Arena Fields | Free | Kingsville Rec |
| Harrow | Canada Day Celebration | 5 PM onward | Fairgrounds festivities, community events, fireworks | Harrow Fairgrounds | Free | Windsor Festival Guide |
| Lakeshore | Canada Day Parade & Celebration | ~3:45 PM | Parade, activities & fireworks | Downtown Lakeshore | Free | Biz X magazine |
| Leamington | Canada Day Celebration | July 1 | Concert (“Forever Seger”) at Sunset Amphitheatre | Sunset Amphitheatre | Free | Windsor Festival Guide |
| Pelee Island | Canada Day Parade & Fireworks | July 1 | Island parade along West Shore Rd, fireworks | West Shore Rd | Free | Wikipedia |
Highlights of Canada Day across Windsor–Essex 2025
Windsor:
Start the morning with the Canada Day Parade (11 AM, Ouellette Ave), then stroll University Street’s Arts Fair (10 AM–3 PM) for local crafts and performances. Consider capping the day with a peaceful scenic cruise on the Detroit River at 2 PM
Amherstburg:
The day kicks off with a spirited Run/Walk/Wheel 5 K at 9 AM, followed by a full range of family activities: food trucks, live music, and a vibrant fireworks show at dusk in King’s Navy Yard Park .
Tecumseh:
From 1–4 PM at Lakewood Park, enjoy free treats, arts and crafts, inflatable games and more a perfect family-friendly afternoon .
LaSalle:
The party moves into evening at LaSalle Landing with street performers and a fascinating drone show from 5–11 PM
Kingsville:
A big celebration at the arena fields starts at 4 PM with live music, family fun zones and a foam party, all wrapped up by fireworks at 10 PM .
Harrow & Lakeshore:
Harrow Fairgrounds light up from 5 PM with local flair while Lakeshore kicks off its downtown parade at ~3:45 PM .
Leamington:
Catch the Music Onthe42 concert at Sunset Amphitheatre (featuring Forever Seger) at 7:30 PM
Pelee Island:
A serene island celebration with a parade along the West Shore and a fireworks display
