Join us for a spectacular Lakeside Long Weekend celebration at Lakeside Park on Monday, June 30 and Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1.

Presented in partnership with Cicada Music and Arts Festival with support from Heritage Canada and Experience Ontario, this free, two-day waterfront festival brings together live music, art, family fun, and community spirit.

New this year: St. Catharines proudly joins the national Canada Day Drumming initiative. At 2:30 p.m. on July 1, cities from across the country will unite in a powerful six-minute drumming celebration of diversity, peace, and unity.

Lakeside Long Weekenders will also enjoy:

• A collaborative community art project with Willow Arts Community, contributing to the City’s public art collection
• A live painting
• Life-sized LEGO lounge
• Super-sized inflatable family games
• Fire Prevention Services educational activities
• Fireworks display over Lake Ontario (10 p.m. on July 1)
• Local food trucks and craft beverages

Funds raised will support Pathstone Mental Health and the Niagara Regional Native Centre Community pantry. 

Admission is free, and all are welcome. Join us at the lake for a weekend full of music, creativity, great food and celebration. 

Entertainment lineup:

Monday, June 30

5-9 p.m.

• The Strictly Hip
• Sloan Roberts

Tuesday, July 1

Noon to 10 p.m.

• Crown Lands
• Cuff the Duke
• The Redhill Valleys
• Permilla
• Lunipeer
• Sleepy Jean
• Feverish Lemons
• Rockin' Time with Mr. Rob and Friends

Don’t miss this year's Lakeside Long Weekend, complete with free parking and fireworks on at 10 p.m. on Canada Day. Mark your calendars for June 30 and July 1 and join us for a weekend of fun, music, and community spirit at Lakeside Park.