City of Markham announces entertainment lineup for 2023 Canada Day celebrations

MARKHAM, ON – June 1, 2023 –The City of Markham's Canada Day celebrations return to Markham Centre again this year on July 1.

The event will be headlined by multi-Platinum-selling artist, Tyler Shaw. Tyler is a multi-JUNO Award nominee known for many Platinum hit singles including, To the Man Who Let Her Go, With You, and Love You Still.

Join us on Canada Day from 3 to 10:30 PM at Markham Centre (Birchmount Road/Enterprise Boulevard), where we will have an action-packed day of free and fun activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

“Our Canada Day stage will be filled with amazing, well-known talent,” says Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “First up is 21-year old songstress, noelle, who was raised on the Indigenous reserve in the Tyendinage Mohawk territory in Ontario. She grew up surrounded by music and quickly learned the power of her pitch perfect voice. Also joining us is elijah woods. His debut solo single, lights hit 8 in the Top 40 and was certified Canadian Gold. This year's headliner is Chinese-Canadian, multi-Platinum selling artist, producer and actor, Tyler Shaw, known for Platinum songs such as House of Cards and I See You. This is a Canada Day celebration you won't want to miss!”

This year’s event offers an amazing line up of fun for the whole family, from delicious food trucks to well-known musical entertainment and a dazzling display of fireworks – there will be something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

The City's Canada Day celebrations at Markham Centre will have ample, free parking available, and is easily accessible by transit.

"You can expect great, family-friendly entertainment and activities," says Canada Day Co-Chair, Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci. " Doo Doo the Clown returns, along with magician, Aaron Matthews, and the City's Recreation Trailer full of games and activities. Last year's Canada Day celebrations were phenomenal, but what we have planned this year promises to be even better!”

Learn more about Markham’s Canada Day celebrations at markham.ca/CanadaDay 

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