Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among stars performing in Canada Day celebration
Heritage Canada plans to highlight national unity and pride with homegrown talent
Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate and Josh Ross are among the performers set for Canada Day celebrations organized by Heritage Canada.
The federal department says homegrown stars will anchor an evening bash on July 1 meant to celebrate national unity, pride and sovereignty. The festivities will take place at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
Most events will be broadcast across the country from Ottawa, with more performers beamed in from other regions: Blue Rodeo in Summerside, P.E.I.; Crook the Kid and Brenda Montana in Yellowknife; and Alex Wells and Dear Rouge in Vancouver. All in all, more than 20 musicians and special guests will take part in the cross-country celebration.
The evening party in Ottawa also includes performances by Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman and Talk.
The flag-waving begins with a noon ceremony including Marshall, Garou and Thompson Egbo-Egbo.
Both shows will be broadcast live on various CBC platforms including the main network, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and the CBC News YouTube channel.
"The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture," the Department of Canadian Heritage said Thursday in a release.
