Havelock Canada Day Parade & Festivities

Coordinated by the amazing Havelock Lions Club and co-hosted with HBM Township, you are invited to get ready for a jam-packed afternoon of hometown pride, family fun, and unforgettable memories — happening right in the village of Havelock! Admission is FREE!

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (HBM) and Havelock Lions Club would like to acknowledge and thank the Government of Canada for funding in part our 2025 Canada Day festivities.

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CANADA DAY PARADE Parade Kick-Off: 11:00 AM Float Line-Up: 10:00 AM |
Lineup is around the track heading towards George St. Enter via King Street gates to set up so you ‘re facing in the right direction – NO SET UP in the parking lot due to construction!
Judging at 10:15 AM Float Prizes: 1st – $150 | 2nd – $100 | 3rd – $50 | 6x$25 for best decorated most creative kids bikes, scooters & walkers To register a float in the parade, contact lionsuet@gmail.com. Kids on bikes/scooters/walkers do NOT need to pre-register, they will be assigned an entry tag upon arrival in the staging area.

OPENING CEREMONIES & FESTIVITIES FREE BBQ (11:35 AM – 1:30 PM) Held in the Arena Parking Lot at the HBM Community Centre – begins at 11:35 AM Hosted by the amazing Havelock Lions Club – enjoy hot dogs, refreshments, and classic Canada Day treats! Join Happy the Lion Havelock for lot’s of family-friendly fun! LIVE MUSIC LINEUP – Tribute to Elvis Presley with Patrick Balleux – Kevin Whitney – Kevin Hornsby – Joslyn Burford

ACTIVITIES & COMPETITIONS FOR ALL AGES Dragon Hide & Slide Boot Camp Giant Tumbler Tower Modular 5 in 1 Giant Dart Board Giant Kerplunk Inflatable Hockey Sack Races Annual Welly Toss – HBM Fire Dept VS the OPP, followed by the kids and adult competitions Cornhole Tournament Mark your calendars, bring your lawn chairs, wear red & white, and celebrate Canada’s history, culture, and country this July 1, 2026. A day full of celebration, laughter, and community spirit!