{"id":32923,"date":"2020-06-15T08:19:49","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T12:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=32923"},"modified":"2020-06-15T08:19:49","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T12:19:49","slug":"canada-day-2020-celebration-plans-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/15\/canada-day-2020-celebration-plans-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Day 2020 Celebration Plans Unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, unveiled the program for Canada Day. On <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 1<\/span>, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to take part in an array of virtual celebrations to express our national pride.<\/p>\n<p>This year more than ever, Canada Day is an important national celebration bringing Canadians together, even if it is done virtually.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also time to commemorate some key events in our history, as this year marks the 40<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the official adoption of our national anthem, &#8220;O Canada,&#8221; and the essential role the M\u00e9tis Nation played in <span class=\"xn-location\">Manitoba<\/span> joining Confederation 150 years ago.<\/p>\n<p><b>An exciting and engaging lineup<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The roster of activities draws on what makes <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span> strong: its diverse cultures, athletic and artistic excellence, Indigenous languages and cultures, and our spirit of innovation. Wherever you are, join in.<\/p>\n<p>A virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2830499-1&amp;h=1206980059&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcanada-day%2Fcelebration-kit.html&amp;a=Celebration+Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Celebration Kit<\/a> is now available with interactive, creative and educational activities the whole family can enjoy. Check out the activity packs on the Canada Day website and share your experience with the hashtag #CanadaDay.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, let&#8217;s get together!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Now and in the coming weeks, answer the call on social media from renowned Canadians like Chef Ricardo, travel blogger Gunnarolla, former football player \u00c9tienne Boulay and athletes from all over the country including figure skater <span class=\"xn-person\">Kaetlyn Osmond<\/span>, sitting volleyball player <span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Oakes<\/span> and former football player <span class=\"xn-person\">Shea Emery<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Short videos will be available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2830499-1&amp;h=63808949&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcanada-day%2Fonline-celebrations%2Fget-together-series.html&amp;a=Canada+Day+website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canada Day website<\/a> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 29<\/span>, so you can experience these inspiring, moving and captivating moments with Canadians from across the country:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let&#8217;s Cook Together! \u2014 A unifying and colourful culinary challenge.<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s Get Active Together! \u2014 A fun sporting challenge. Presented by GoodLife Fitness.<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s Innovate Together! \u2014 Canadian ingenuity at its best.<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s Discover Together! \u2014 Hidden treasures of digital <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>. Presented by Rogers.<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s Celebrate Together! \u2014 A celebration worthy of our country. Presented by <span class=\"xn-person\">Tim Hortons<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 1<\/span> across the country and around the world<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many of the country&#8217;s cities and communities have virtual celebrations. <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada&#8217;s<\/span> embassies, consulates and high commissions are also presenting activities worldwide. To find out more, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2830499-1&amp;h=897905351&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcanada-day.html&amp;a=Canada+Day+website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canada Day website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From <span class=\"xn-chron\">1 p.m. to 2 p.m.<\/span> local time (<span class=\"xn-chron\">2 p.m.<\/span> Atlantic time) watch <i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2830499-1&amp;h=3495707071&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcanada-day%2Fonline-celebrations%2Fdaytime-show.html&amp;a=Canada+Day+Across+the+Country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canada Day Across the Country<\/a><\/i> on CBC and Radio-Canada as well as on CPAC and Canadian Heritage&#8217;s digital platforms at <span class=\"xn-chron\">1 p.m. (ET)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Canada Day Daytime Show\u00a0brings you a virtual tour of the festivities. Join <span class=\"xn-person\">Serena Ryder<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Pierre-Yves Lord<\/span> on a trip to meet talented artists from <span class=\"xn-location\">Yellowknife<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Calgary<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Winnipeg<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Sudbury<\/span>, Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec City and <span class=\"xn-location\">Moncton<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate cultural diversity, sport excellence and Indigenous languages and cultures, and honour the hard work of our frontline responders. There is also a salute to the 40<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary of &#8220;O Canada&#8221; as our official national anthem, as well as lots of surprises.<\/p>\n<p><b>Featuring: <\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Paul Brandt, <\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Marc Hervieux, <\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Julie Nesrallah, <\/span>National Arts Centre Orchestra, <span class=\"xn-person\">Laurence Nerbonne<\/span> and Sarahm\u00e9e, <span class=\"xn-person\">Leela Gilday,<\/span><br class=\"dnr\" \/>Atlantic Ballet of <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Sierra Noble<\/span>, Faouzia, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kelly Bado<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Olivia Lunny<\/span>, JP Hoe and <span class=\"xn-person\">Jason Burnstick, and <\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Patricia Cano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From <span class=\"xn-chron\">8 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/span> local time (<span class=\"xn-chron\">9 p.m.<\/span> Atlantic time), watch the evening show\u00a0<i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2830499-1&amp;h=2389243604&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fcanadian-heritage%2Fcampaigns%2Fcanada-day%2Fonline-celebrations%2Fevening-show.html&amp;a=Canada+Day+Together\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canada Day Together<\/a><\/i> on CBC and Radio-Canada as well as on\u00a0Canadian Heritage&#8217;s digital platforms at <span class=\"xn-chron\">8 p.m. (ET)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Hosts <span class=\"xn-person\">Serena Ryder<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Pierre-Yves Lord<\/span> bring you original artistic collaborations from all over the country with stops in <span class=\"xn-location\">Halifax<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver<\/span>. It&#8217;s going to be quite a show!<\/p>\n<p>The night will conclude with highlights of the best Canada Day fireworks from previous years.<\/p>\n<p><b>Featuring:<br class=\"dnr\" \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-person\">Alanis Morissette, <\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Avril Lavigne, <\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Sarah McLachlan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Shane Koyczan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Charlotte Cardin, <\/span>Loud, <span class=\"xn-person\">Roxane Bruneau, <\/span><span class=\"xn-person\">Alan Doyle<\/span>, The Sheepdogs, <br class=\"dnr\" \/>Corneille, Alexandra Str\u00e9liski, J<span class=\"xn-person\">oel Plaskett<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Ria Mae<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Alex Nevsky, <\/span>Radio Radio and <span class=\"xn-person\">Damien Robitaille, <\/span>Haviah Mighty, The Jerry Cans, Natasha Kanap\u00e9 Fontaine, Guillaume C\u00f4t\u00e9, The National Ballet of <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada, <\/span>Vanesa Garcia-Ribala Montoya, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Alanna McAdie<\/span>, Royal Winnipeg Ballet.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the official Canada Day channel,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2830499-1&amp;h=82373041&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.stingray.com%2Fen%2Fchannels%2FVIB_T0242%2Fcanada-together-in-music&amp;a=Canada%3A+Together+in+Music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>: Together in Music<\/a>, on the Stingray platform, which brings together talented Canadian artists participating in the Canada Day national shows.<\/p>\n<p><b>Virtual fireworks<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Through the magic of technology, we&#8217;re bringing you a virtual fireworks show on the evening of <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 1<\/span>. Presented by <span class=\"xn-person\">Tim Hortons<\/span>, a Web app will let you enjoy a new and memorable experience. Details will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year isn&#8217;t like other years. But even these challenging times are a good opportunity to think about what it means to be Canadian. I&#8217;m inviting you, whoever and wherever you are, to take part in all the great activities we have planned. Today <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada&#8217;s<\/span> history\u2014our values, our talents and our creativity\u2014are on display for the whole world. Today is our day. Happy Canada Day!&#8221; \u2014The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage<\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 1, 2020<\/span>, is the 153<sup>rd<\/sup> anniversary of Confederation.<\/p>\n<p>Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to take part in an array of virtual festivities and express our pride as Canadians.<\/p>\n<p>It is the 40<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the official adoption of our national anthem, &#8220;O Canada,&#8221; and we will salute the key role of the M\u00e9tis Nation in bringing <span class=\"xn-location\">Manitoba<\/span> into Confederation 150 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The main hashtag is #CanadaDay.<\/p>\n<p>Secondary hashtags are #CookingTogether, #ActiveTogether, #InnovatingTogether, #DiscoveringTogether, #CelebratingTogether, #CanadaDay2020 and #virtualCanadaDay.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE Canadian Heritage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, unveiled the program for Canada Day. 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