Canada Day Parade & Planned 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. You can follow Canadian Heritage by subscribing to:  Twitter: @CdnHeritage or @SportCanada_EN Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CdnHeritage

CANADA DAY PARADE
Parade Kick-Off: 11:00 AM SHARP!
Float Line-Up: 10:00 AM at the Havelock Arena Grounds, Judging at 10:15 AM
Float Prizes: 1st – $150 | 2nd – $100 | 3rd – $50, Kids walking/bike – $25

To register a float or group of 'walkers' in the parade contact lionsuet@gmail.com.

OPENING CEREMONIES & FESTIVITIES
FREE BBQ (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
Held in the baseball outfield at the HBM Community Centre - begins at 11:30 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
- Nephton Ridge Runners
- Joslynn Burford
- Avian Agenda
- Kevin Hornsby

ACTIVITIES & COMPETITIONS FOR ALL AGES
Cow Belly Bouncy Castle
Giant Soccer Darts
Giant Tic Tac Toe 
Double Axe Throwing
Giant Bowling
Dual Lane Slip & Slide
Annual Welly Toss (kids & adults)
Sack Races (kids only)

CELEBRITY DUNK TANK – The only paid attraction!
Support your community by dunking a local celebrity!  All proceeds go to the Lions Club’s community initiatives.