Here's what you need to know about Canada Day celebrations and fireworks in Ottawa

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Canadian flags are seen flying behind the National Archives building in Ottawa Friday, Feb 14, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you need to know for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa.
OC Transpo
OC Transpo is celebrating Canada Day with free transit on the O-Train, buses and Para Transpo all day.
O-Train Line 1 will operate from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., with enhanced train frequency in the evening. Lines 2 and 4 will operate from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., one hour longer than normal.
OC Transpo buses will operate on a special Canada Day schedule. Additional buses will be added to boost service on routes.
OC Transpo says trains will temporarily bypass Pimisi Station between 9:30 p.m. until the conclusion of the fireworks. Customers can get off at Lyon or Bayview stations to watch the fireworks.
When leaving LeBreton Flats at the conclusion of the fireworks, OC Transpo says you will have the following options:
Walk south on Booth Street to reach eastbound O-Train Line 1 service at Pimisi Station or special westbound bus service on Albert Street.
Walk east on Wellington Street to get downtown or to reach Lyon Station for O Train Line 1 service in both directions.
Walk west on Wellington Street and an adjoining pathway to reach Bayview Station for O-Train Lines 1 and 2.
For more information, visit www.octranspo.com.
Fireworks
Here is a list of Canada Day fireworks displays on July 1
LeBreton Flats Park: 10 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Canada Day in Barrhaven: 10 p.m. at Clarke Fields
Canada Day in Kanata: 10 p.m. at Walter Baker Park
Canada Day in Stittsville: 9:45 p.m. at Sacred Heart High School and Cardelrec Recreation Complex
Canada Day in Riverside South: 10 p.m. at Claudette Cain Park
Canada Day in Orleans: 10 p.m. at Petrie Island
Canada Day Orléans: Fireworks in Ouellette Park from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Osgoode's Canada Day Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. in Osgoode's main park
Beacon Hill: Fireworks at Loyola Park on Loyola Avenue from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Canada Day Greely: Greely Community Centre at 10 p.m.
Lynda Lane Park: The Alta Vista Community Association is hosting a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
LeBreton Flats
LeBreton Flats will be the main location for Canada's birthday party in Ottawa, with events throughout the day and fireworks at night.
The national noon ceremony will be from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., featuring:
Amanda Marshall
Garou
Thompson Egbo-Egbo
Rafaëlle Roy
Alli Walker
The national evening show at LeBreton Flats will be from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring performances in Ottawa by: Sarah McLachlan, Coeur de Pirate, Josh Ross, Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman, Edith Butler, Talk, Dumas, Ivan Boivin-Flamand, Fredz, Aasiva, Muzion, Billie du Page and Morgan Grace.
Canada Day festivities will wrap up with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks at 10 p.m. Canadian Heritage says the best places to watch the fireworks are near LeBreton Flats Park.
Parliament Hill
While the main Canada Day events are at LeBreton Flats, there will be Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill.
Events include the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at 10 a.m., The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and a show by the Snowbirds at 4 p.m.
Supreme Court of Canada
Canadian Heritage hosts several events in front of the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa. You can go for a tour of the Supreme Court between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
There will also be a makeup station, an introductory camping workshop, a creative workshop, Djembe Rhythm Adventure and more.
Old Hull
Celebrate Canada Day in Old Hull.
There will be a Hooper Dancer Performance, interactive games and inflatable structures and a DJ.
There will also be musical performances by The Strumbellas, P'tit Beliveau and Naïma Frank.
Canada Day celebrations in your community
ByWard Market
The ByWard Market is hosting Oohttawa Fest between June 28 and July 1.
There will be over 100 vendors, live DJs and more.
Barrhaven Canada Day
The Canada Day in Barrhaven event includes a Kidz Zone Activity Area, vendor village, food vendors, music and more. There will be fireworks at 10 p.m.
The festivities will be held at Clarke Fields.
The Canada Day Barrhaven activities will be open from June 24 to July 6.
Canada Day in Kanata
The Canada Day in Kanata event will be held on July 1 at Walter Baker Park. There will be events June 30 to July 1.
Canada Day in Stittsville
Canada Day in Stittsville will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sacred Heart High School and the Cardelrec Recreation Complex.
There will be fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Stittsville Legion
The Stittsville Legion Canada Day Promenade will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Stittsville Royal Canadian Legion is on Stittsville Main Street.
Celebrate Canada Day at Claudette Cain Park in Riverside South. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there will be inflatables, a miniature train ride, shows by Little Ray's and Junkyard Symphony, a toddler zone and more.
Return between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. for music and fireworks at 10 p.m.
Canada Day in Orléans
Celebrate Canada Day at Petrie Island in Orléans.
There will be a Children's Zone, land and river competitions, beach volleyball, an Ottawa Fire Services demonstration and more.
There will be fireworks at 10 p.m. on the East Beach.
Canada Day Greely
The Greely Canada Day party will be held at the Greely Community Centre/Andy Shields Park from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
There will be a Kids Zone, free inflatables, food and live entertainment. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
Canada Day Concert
Celebrate Canada Day with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
The NAC Orchestra will be joined by special guests for a free concert at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are required for the event.
Ottawa BlackJacks
The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Winnipeg Sea Bears on Canada Day.
Game time is 3 p.m. at the Arena at TD Place.
For tickets, visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
Museums
Other things to do on July 1
Ottawa's beaches at Mooney's Bay, Britannia and Petrie Island will be open all weekend, with lifeguards on duty between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily.
Wading pools, outdoor pools and splash pads will be open.
Most community centres are closed, while most arenas, recreation and fitness centres will be open with modified schedules. Check each facility's page for details.
Canada Day
A look at the road closures in downtown Ottawa on Canada Day. (City of Ottawa/release)
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed from 6 a.m. on July 1 to 2 a.m. on July 2.
Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Vimy Place
Sparks Street between Lyon Street North and Bronson Avenue
Queen Street between Elgin Street and Bronson Avenue
Metcalfe Street between Albert Street and Wellington Street
O'Connor Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
Bank Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
Kent Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
Lyon Street North between Wellington Street and Albert Street
Bay Street between Albert Street and Wellington Street
Bronson Avenue between Sparks Street and Albert Street
Commissioner Street between Albert Street and Wellington Street
Booth Street between Chaudière Crossing and Albert Street
Fleet Street between Booth and Lett Street
Lloyd Street between Fleet Street and Lett Street
Lett Street between Lloyd Street and Wellington Street
Onigam Street between Lemieux Island and Kichi Zībī Mīkan
Slidell Street between Bayview Station Road and Kichi Zībī Mīkan
Road closures between 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 to 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 2
Albert Street between Elgin Street and City Centre Avenue; and
Slater Street between Bronson Avenue and Elgin Street
Interprovincial bridges