The City of Steinbach is planning a full day of celebration activities on Canada Day, Monday, July 1st. Once again, the City has teamed up with the Mennonite Heritage Village to promote family fun activities starting with free admission to the museum at 9am until the fireworks finale at 10:45pm at the Steinbach Soccer Park.

The City says that in addition to an official flag raising ceremony at 1pm at the museum, there will horse drawn wagon rides and family entertainment throughout the afternoon. Families are then encouraged to pick their spot at the Steinbach Soccer Park for the evening celebration. Starting at 8pm, a music DJ will be entertaining the crowd with music and games. From 9pm to 10:30pm free Canada Day cupcakes, glow sticks, and other giveaways will be handed out. The fireworks display is set to start no earlier than 10:45pm.

Prime viewing locations for the fireworks will be in the Soccer Park, Southland Church parking lot, L.A. Barkman Park (Abe’s Hill) and along McKenzie Avenue and Bush Farm Road.

Please note for safety reasons, the pathways between Bush Farm Road and the Soccer Park will be unavailable for public use from 8pm to midnight on July 1st.