Red, white and ready to celebrate Canada Day at Mississauga Celebration Square

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This signature event draws more than 50,000 people each year for a free, full-day celebration for all ages. This year features live entertainment from Canadian talent, 25+ food trucks and food market vendors, interactive soccer-inspired experiences and a spectacular fireworks finale.

When:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
4 to 10:30 p.m.

Performance schedule:

• 4:00 pm – DJ Jelz live spinning the Splash Party at the Fountain
• 6:05 pm – Sauga Sound Collective; Bombastic global beat makers at the saugaLIVE Stage
• 6:20 PM – Official Ceremony with Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Members of Council
• 6:40 pm – Freestyle Soccer Show at the North Side Stage
• 7:00 pm – Tedy, Pop power-house and rising star at the saugaLIVE Stage
• 7:30 pm – Sauga Sound Collective; Bombastic global beat makers, at the North Side Stage
• 8:00 pm – Aiona Santana, Latin-pop star at the saugaLIVE Stage
• 8:35 pm – Sauga Sound Collective x Freestyle Soccer show  at the North Side Stage
• 9:00 pm – bbno$, rapper and viral TikTok sensation at the saugaLIVE Stage
• 10:00 pm – Fireworks finale presented by Tim Hortons

Where:

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.

Cost:

Free

More details on the City’s Canada Day ceremony and celebration can be found on the event webpage.

About the event

Canada Day at Mississauga Celebration Square is the city’s largest civic celebration, showcasing Mississauga’s diversity, creativity and community spirit. This exciting, annual event offers residents and visitors an opportunity to come together and experience performances by top Canadian artists on the saugaLIVE stage, cultural programming and shared moments of national pride.

Important information

Office and facility closures

City offices, including Mississauga City Hall, the Ontario Courthouse, 311 Citizen Contact Centre, Clerks, all libraries and community centres will be closed on Wednesday, July 1.

After-hours dispatch: for urgent help overnight or on weekends or holidays, call our after-hours dispatch at 905-615-3000. Residents can also access services via our online portal and email by visiting the City’s website. For emergencies, please call 911.

A full list of City services and hours of operation during Canada Day is available on the City’s website.

Pools and spray pads

Spray pads, the MCS wading pool and outdoor pools are open. Indoor pools are closed.

Road closures

Road closures will be in effect in the downtown core starting from 6 a.m. on June 30 through July 2 at 6 a.m. from, with expanded closures from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 1. Areas impacted by the closures can be found on the Canada Day event webpage.

Parking

Paid on-street and off-street parking is in effect in the Downtown, parking is allowed in accordance with the posted signage and as outlined in the City’s Traffic By-law 555-00.

Transportation

With limited access to available parking in downtown Mississauga on Canada Day, attendees are encouraged to carpool, walk, bike or take MiWay using the trip planner to plan their destination.

MiWay will operate on a regular Sunday schedule. Routes 3, 7, 10, 17 and 23 will provide additional late evening service. Routes 3, 6 and 26 will be on detour from 6 to 11:30 p.m., due to road closures near Celebration Square for Canada Day celebrations.

Accessibility

Accessible mobility device charging stations will be available at Celebration Square on Canada Day. There is also an onsite accessible viewing area. American sign language (ASL) interpretation will be provided during the ceremony.

Fireworks

If you plan to set off fireworks at home this Canada Day, visit the City’s website for more information on using fireworks in Mississauga.

The Canada Day event at Mississauga Celebration Square has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Heritage grant. The City would also like to thank all sponsors and partners involved in this year’s celebration.

Looking to celebrate Canada Day in your neighbourhood? Check out these Canada Day celebrations taking place throughout Mississauga:

• Canada Day #InThe Port at Port Credit
• Streetsville Canada Day StreetFest at Streetsville
• Canada Day in Malton

For information about other exciting downtown programming, including Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 ^tm also happening on July 1 in downtown Mississauga, click here.

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