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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