When
Monday 30th June - Tuesday 1st July 2008
Where
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will be a hive of activity with a host of Canada Day London events including live music, street hockey, food, street entertainment and more.
Live music at Trafalgar SquareA main stage at Trafalgar Square will be home to a line up of live performances and international artists, direct from Canada. Highlights of Canada Rocks Trafalgar Square include the acclaimed performer Kathleen Edwards, rock band The Trews, Canada's favourite nueovo flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook and Celtic roots band The McDades. Music fans can expect an eclectic mix of performances, including pop, RnB, rock and country from 6pm onwards on Monday 30th June. To win tickets for this free live music event, click on the link below for more information.
Free Canada Day London EventsLast year marked the return of Canada Day at Trafalgar Square, bringing the festivities to the heart of Central London. For 2008 Canada Day London is back once again with twice as much fun and entertainment. Sample Candadian food with the Cordon Bleu chef Daniel Verati, catch some top comedy with a taste of the Montreal festival and see high speed street hockey as Trafalgar Square is taken over by everything Canadian. Hundreds of Londoners, Canadians and visitors to the capital will be out to join the party and celebrate all things Canadian.
Family Fun at Trafalgar SquareOn Canada Day itself, 1st July, Trafalgar Square will be home to events including arts and crafts, street performers and street hockey, the summer version of Canada’s national sport all from 11am onwards. The atmosphere promises to be bubbling with festivities, with plenty for children and adults to enjoy. The day's events will also be filmed and broadcast to Canada.
Visit the Maple LeafThe Maple Leaf in Covent Garden will be the place to be to celebrate Canada Day with a drink or two in an authentic Canadian bar setting. Be warned however, the venue is likely to be more than a little busy on the day, so expect crowds. For further information on the Maple Leaf, click on the link below.
Canada Day London events take place at Trafalgar Square from 12pm - 9.30pm on Monday 30th June and from on Tuesday 1st July 2008. The event is free to attend.For more information on Canada Day London, click on the link below.