A new Canada Day event was announced today during a media launch in Port Credit.
Canada Day #INThePort will take place on July 1, 2025, and will include a vibrant street festival followed by a symphony of fireworks launched from a barge at the mouth of the Credit River.
Paint the Town Red, Port Credit BIA, Visit Mississauga, and the City of Mississauga have collaborated to bring an unprecedented Canada Day event to Port Credit.
After significant community outcry over the postponement of the annual Paint the Town Red festival to 2026, the community groups rallied together to bring a spectacular new Canada Day event in Port Credit.
Ward One Councillor Stephen Dasko highlighted the significance of the collaborative effort to celebrate Canada Day:
“I am absolutely thrilled that this year we are taking a collaborative approach to Canada Day celebrations. A heartfelt thank you to Paint the Town Red, the Port Credit BIA, Visit Mississauga and our incredible sponsors and supporters. It’s an honour to work alongside these dedicated groups to make this partnership a reality. This collaboration is a true reflection of the incredible spirit of our community. Canada Day, especially this year, is more than just a celebration—it’s a reflection of our shared values, diversity, and pride for all the world to see. With a revamped Canada Day experience, I’m excited to see this beloved tradition move forward, bringing residents and visitors together for what will surely be a memorable day.”
The Canada Day celebration will include a road closure along Lakeshore from Stavebank Road to Hurontario Street. The Main Street in Port Credit will be lined with live music, street performers, live shows, vendors, a kid zone, and more.
The focal point on the Main Street will be a giant ferris wheel and amusement rides and games for the whole family.
The festival will attract visitors from the community and everyone from beyond Mississauga to come join in the celebrations.
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Through the generous contributions of Visit Mississauga’s CEO, Victoria Clarke shares her support for building the event for the future:
“We’re incredibly proud to be able to make Canada Day #INThePort possible again this year. This longstanding event is a vibrant celebration that showcases the very best of Mississauga’s community spirit, culture, hospitality and local Canadian pride. This year’s Canada Day event will bring visitors from across the region to experience everything Port Credit and Mississauga has to offer, from live entertainment and local flavours to an unforgettable waterfront fireworks display. Visit Mississauga is honoured to play a role in bringing this celebration back to life in collaboration with our dedicated community partners and the PCBIA.”
The event will be a first Main Street road closure by the Port Credit BIA and will provide significant economic benefits to Port Credit businesses and the community.
John Pappas, Chair of the Port Credit BIA, highlights the economic benefit of activated Main Streets and celebrating Canada Day #INThePort:
“Our Port Credit Main Street businesses are more than just places to shop or dine —they are the pulse of our community, driving job creation, sustaining entrepreneurs, and fostering economic growth. The Taste of Port Credit inspired street festival invites attendees to support local and indulge their taste buds with a diverse selection of cuisine and beverages from Port Credit’s renowned restaurant scene and experience our unique retail businesses. Canada Day #INThePort provides a unifying event that celebrates Canada and supports our local businesses and economy. Our vibrant, safe, and clean streets that are animated with these large-scale festivals have a direct and significant impact on our community.”
The enormity of the Canada Day #INThePort celebration required the support and collaborative efforts of the community groups involved including the support of Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish who has shared:
“Canada Day is a cherished tradition in Mississauga, and I’m overjoyed to see our community come together to create something truly spectacular with Canada Day #INThePort. This celebration is a testament to the creativity and vibrant spirit that defines Port Credit and our city. From the lively street festival to the fireworks display, this event will offer something special for everyone. I invite residents and visitors to join us in celebrating our shared pride, diversity, and love for Canada in the heart of Port Credit to make this Canada Day unforgettable.” The festival will culminate in an extraordinary fireworks display launched from a barge at the mouth of the Credit River. Fireworks in Port Credit have been a long-standing Canada Day tradition in Port Credit.”
This year Canada Day #INThePort will be creating a fireworks show unlike any other in Mississauga. Paint the Town Red Chair John Bozzo expressed his dedication to an unparalleled Canada Day celebration:
“As founder and chair of Paint the Town Red, I was devastated when earlier this year we had to announce the cancellation of our Canada Day Celebration. However, I am, at this time very pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Port Credit BIA to present Canada Day #INThePort, this July 1. My promise to you is that we will be providing the most spectacular fireworks display Port Credit has ever witnessed.”
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Canada Day #INThePort presented by Paint the Town Red and the Port Credit BIA will take place on July 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Port Credit.
