Abbotsford celebrates Canada Day with parade and festival

Abbotsford celebrates Canada Day with parade and festival

Published 2:15 pm Monday, June 29, 2026

Abbotsford celebrates Canada Day with a full day of activities, including the annual parade along South Fraser Way. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News files)

The City of Abbotsford and Tourism Abbotsford celebrate the city’s Roots and Rhythm on July 1 with a full day of activities.

The festivities kick off with the annual Canada Day parade along South Fraser Way starting at 11 a.m.

Spectators can cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award by visiting the City of Abbotsford’s social media channels that day.

Following the parade, the community is invited to gather at Exhibition Park at the main stage at 1:45 p.m. for a drumming activity, leading into the official ceremony at 2 p.m.

During the ceremony, Mayor Ross Siemens will present awards to the Canada Day T-shirt design contest winner Zakariyya Jaunbocus – a Grade 10 student from Abbotsford Senior Secondary – and recognize all parade winners.

Attractions throughout the family festival at Exhibition Park include hayrides, the Sports Zone, STEM Zone, Go Play Outside, the new RAD Torque Play Zone, and Unitech Slides.

Other activities include three Dogwood Pacesetters Agility dog shows, inflatables, face painting, and airbrush tattoos.

There will also be a diverse selection of food and beverage options from the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, as well as the Mango Marketplace, featuring handmade and homegrown goods, until 7 p.m.

An indoor Sensory Friendly Zone will be available inside the Legacy Sports Centre, staffed by Monarch House until 6 p.m.

Free wheelchairs will also be available for use through the information tent.

The main stage will feature a diverse lineup of cultural performances throughout the afternoon. Evening entertainment includes live music from Ben Cottrill and Tyla Jones, The Cambree Lovesy Band and Danielle Ryan.

Headlining the evening at 9 p.m. is award-winning B.C. country artist JoJo Mason, recipient of the 2026 BC Country Music Award for Video of the Year for his hit single, Gold.

The celebrations conclude with a fireworks finale (weather permitting), launching from the ball diamonds following the headlining performance.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the festivities throughout the day.

Visit abbotsford.ca/canadaday for a complete schedule, an activities map and more information.