​​​​​​BRAMPTON, ON – Join the City of Brampton in celebrating Canada Day on Sunday, July 1 at Chinguacousy Park.

As part of an exciting program of entertainment from noon to 10 pm, enjoy performances by platinum-selling artist, producer and actor Tyler Shaw at 7:15 pm, followed by Canadian music icon and Canada Day headliner Tom Cochrane with Red Rider at 8:30 pm.

Sponsored by Telus, TD, Tim Horton’s, RBC, Brampton Auto Mall and the Bramalea City Centre, the event will also include free, fun activities for festival goers of all ages, including family performances on the Community Stage and children’s entertainers. Vendor stalls will offer Canada Day souvenirs, artisan creations, a community art project and tasty treats. There will also be an Inflatable Kids Zone for a nominal fee.

Visit the splash pad and petting zoo, take in a round of mini-golf or enjoy a relaxing paddle boat ride throughout the day.

Join Mayor Jeffrey and Members of Council for the Official Opening Ceremony on the Community Stage at 2:30 pm, with celebratory cupcakes to follow.

The party will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at 10 pm in commemoration of Canada’s 151st birthday.  

Chinguacousy Park is located at 9050 Bramalea Road. On-site parking is very limited. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the free shuttle service offered by Brampton Transit. Shuttle locations will include:
• Mount Pleasant GO Station
• Trinity Common Terminal
• Gore Meadows Community Centre
• Sheridan College

Please note:
• Area road closures will be in effect throughout the day
• Programs and artists subject to change without notice
• Fireworks display is weather dependent

For more information, including a detailed event lineup, visit www.brampton.ca/events or call 311.

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“I’m proud to see Brampton’s Canada Day celebrations grow each year, attracting people from across the GTA. With a great lineup of local and international entertainment, fun activities and a spectacular fireworks display, this year’s event promises to be one for all to enjoy. Join us in celebrating our nation’s vibrant culture and diversity and make Canada’s 151st anniversary one to remember.”
- Mayor Linda Jeffrey

About the artists

Tyler Shaw
Tyler Shaw is a platinum-selling artist, producer and actor. The Chinese-Canadian released his hit song “Kiss Goodnight” in 2012, and the melodic track quickly hit platinum sales. In 2014 Tyler earned a JUNO Award nominated for ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year.’ He then went on to release certified gold tracks “House of Cards” and “Wicked”, all from his 2015 debut album Yesterday.

Tyler has opened for massive artists such as Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara, as well as toured with Selena Gomez. The multi-talented artist recently exercised his acting skills as the lead role in the feature film The Meaning of Life, released in summer 2017. Tyler’s first single, “Cautious”, from his forthcoming sophomore album is available now.

Tom Cochrane 
After  iconic  musician  Tom  Cochrane's  early  beginnings  as  a  folk-based  singer/songwriter  playing  the  coffeehouses  of  Toronto's  famed  Yorkville  scene  in  the  early  '70s,  Tom  became  the  driving  force  with  the  adventurous  rockers  Red  Rider  prior  to  achieving  massive international  success  (over  3  million  units  worldwide  and  rare  diamond-sales  status  at  home)  with  the  breakthrough  1991  album  Mad  Mad  World  and  its  anthemic  hit  Life  Is  A  Highway,  which  is  celebrating  its  25th  anniversary  this  year!  With his other recordings combined, he has sold over 6 million worldwide.  Over the course of this long and illustrious career, now spanning more than 40 years, the pride of Lynn Lake, Manitoba has covered more terrain than the Franklin expedition.  

Tom has continued to create potent new material (5 more recordings and several separate single releases since Mad Mad World) while cementing his place in the hearts of Canadians  through  passionate  crowd-pleasing performances  from  coast  to  coast  and  his  unwavering  work  on  behalf  of  humanitarian  causes  and  organizations.  An Officer of  the  Order  of  Canada  recipient  and  Canadian  Music  Hall  of  Fame  inductee,  Cochrane  has  won  eight  JUNO  awards  and  numerous  other  industry  honors,  including  the  2013  Allan  Waters  Humanitarian  Award  and  a  Grammy  nomination.

Tom Cochrane


Tyler Shaw

 

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