July 1st is the single biggest party day in this vast land called Canada. It is Canada’s birthday, the day when, in 1867, five provinces were joined together in Confederation and a new country was born. Canada Day. Every year since, Canada Day celebrations have become wilder and zanier. Canada Day is the biggest celebration of the year and the best party around.
Today, Canadians bear a real sense of pride and patriotism. Our country has matured, fought through wars, become one of the 8 biggest economic powerhouses in the world, given wonderful inventions to humankind and created a free and functioning society with its own unique culture and sense of purpose. Canada today has grown up, no longer the little sister of America but a tall and proud, independent, successful and beautiful woman with her own life to live.
Canadians have many reasons to celebrate their wonderful nation every July 1st. This technologically advanced, geographically diverse, strong and proud democracy is a bastion of light in the world, and Canadians know this. So to honour the nations history and future, Canadians use July 1st as the perfect pretext to don the most ridiculous red-and-white outfits, place the most garish maple leafs on their heads, and drink themselves stupid (must be 19 or older, 18 in Quebec and Alberta) in the biggest, most exciting and most fun day throughout the year in Canada.
Check out us crazy Canadians on Canada Day!
Edmonton city transit gets into the fun!
Canada Day, like Halloween but using only two colours.
A family of fun-loving patriots.
There is always at least one, usually more, Canada flag capes in any Canada Day crowd.
The fun isn’t only for adults. July 1st is a kid’s day, too!
Possibly the most patriotic hat every created.
The day usually kicks off with parades across the country.
Canada Day food: like normal food, but with flags.
Animals are not immune from the infectious fun and celebration of this national holiday.
July 1st is synonymous with “biggest party in the land”.
Did I mention the drinking?
Canada Day = fun
There are too many reasons to love Canada, so instead of listing them all, dress up and celebrate this nation’s birthday!
Canada is a haven from war, terror, poverty and corruption, and visitors and immigrants alike enjoy the Canada Day celebrations.
Like America in the 19th Century, Canada welcomes all in this century, and part of Canada is to celebrate this inclusiveness.
Canada Day: everyone is invited!
Prime-Minister Stephen Harper called July 1st his “favourite day of the year”!
Prince William and Princess Kate took part in the festivities!
Canada Day always ends with a big bang.
Happy Birthday Canada!!! We love you!
Canada Alive! 