City of Belleville teases Canada Day festivities

The City of Belleville has announced plans for Canada Day.

City staff have taken over running and organizing key events from the Belleville Chamber of Commerce. Belleville staff note in a statement this week, that Canada Day festivities on Wednesday, July 1st will be held once again at West Zwick’s Park. Parking for the event will once again be $5 per vehicle, going towards local charities.

Activities will start at 11 a.m., and include live-music, a lumberjack competition, hockey zone, and local vendors. Belleville Transit will be running free shuttle buses that day from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., going from Quinte Mall, the downtown terminal, and the park.

Belleville is planning to have fireworks that evening between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., depending on the weather.

Further details at Belleville.ca/Canada-Day.