Saint John Celebrates Canada Day 2025 on the Waterfront

The City of Saint John, in partnership with Area 506) is rolling out an incredible lineup of festivities for Canada Day 2025, and you won’t want to miss it.

From live music and ethnocultural performances to magic shows, circus school, games, and photo ops with your favourite princesses and superheroes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, it’s completely free.

Join the excitement at Ihtoli-Maqahamok – The Gathering Space and the Container Village at 85 Water Street. These two locations, just a short stroll apart, will be packed with entertainment from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Join us at the Boardwalk stage for official remarks and cake cutting at 1:00 p.m., then close out the night with a dazzling fireworks display at Long Wharf at 10:00 p.m., weather permitting.

IHTOLI-MAQAHAMOK – THE GATHERING SPACE

Boardwalk Stage

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM      Ethnocultural performances, Official Opening and Cake cutting
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM        Catherine Kennedy
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM        Dram & a Draw
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM        The Last Call
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM        Artificially Hip 
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM        Slowcoaster
*DJ will play music between live sets

AREA 506

Waterfront Container Village Main Stage

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM        Nathaniel Rankin: Canadian Champion of Magic
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM        Canadian Music Bingo with prizes!
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM        Nathaniel Rankin: Canadian Champion of Magic
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM        Everything Under the Sun                                                                                                          (2025 High School Battle of the Bands Winner!)
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM        Justine Richardson
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM        Oreo Jones Band
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM      Dr. Frankenband

Waterfront Container Village

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM      Princess & Superhero Photo Ops
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM        Circus School
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM        Nathaniel Rankin's Close-Up & Walk Around Magic 
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM        Aerial Circus Performance

LONG WHARF

10:00 PM                         FIREWORKS
These festivities are made possible through funding support from the Government of Canada. The City of Saint John welcomes all to join in commemorating Canada’s heritage, unity, and spirit on this special day. Mark your calendars and be part of an extraordinary celebration.