Canada Day celebrations will be viewed differently this year as many will be watching through a screen.
The 153rd anniversary of the Confederation celebrations will all be taking place through a virtual platform this year.
The coast to coast celebration will be presented in two parts with a daytime show beginning at 11 a.m. and the festivities will end with an evening performance starting at 6 p.m.
Both events will be hosted by Serena Ryder and Pierre-Yves Lord and will feature performances by:
- Alanis Morissette
- Avril Lavigne
- Sarah McLachlan
- Shane Koyczan
- Charlotte Cardin
- Loud
- Roxane Bruneau
- Alan Doyle
- The Sheepdogs
- Corneille
- Alexandra Stréliski
- Joel Plaskett
- Ria Mae
- Alex Nevsky
- Radio Radio and Damien Robitaille
- Haviah Mighty
- The Jerry Cans
- Natasha Kanapé Fontaine
- Guillaume Côté, The National Ballet of Canada
- Vanesa Garcia-Ribala Montoya, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
- Alanna McAdie, Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Celebrations will include original artistic collaborations from all over the country and will wrap up with a montage of Canada Day fireworks from years past.
A virtual celebration kit, which includes interactive, creative and educational activities can also be found on the Canadian Heritage website.
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