Miramichi River Valley is the place to be this Canada Day long weekend! A jam-packed weekend of events kicks off on Friday evening, June 28 at the Blackville Ball Park with the 5th Annual Thomas Dunn Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament. The tournament will kick off at 6:00 pm with the first games, and Opening Ceremonies happening at 9:00 pm with a memorial lantern send-off.

On Saturday morning, June 29, join the Sunny Corner Fire Department at their hall, 30 Tozer Lane from 8:00 am until 11:00 am for their Canada Day Breakfast. Pancakes and sausages will be served. Cost is by donation.

Back at the Blackville Ball Park, the Thomas Dunn Memorial continues throughout the day, beginning at 9:00 am and ending with the Finals at 11:00 pm Saturday night.

On Sunday evening, June 30 at the Municipal Park in Blackville, there will be live entertainment by Ladies of the River beginning at 8:00 pm. The Blackville Fire Department will be hosting a BBQ, along with their famous curly fries! The best fireworks display on the river begins at dusk.

Monday afternoon from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm, a Strawberry Social will be held at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall, 105 Main Street in Blackville with strawberry shortcake and tea on the menu. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 6-12, and FREE for kids 5 and under!

The Canada Day Parade starts at 2:00 pm in Blackville. Line up for participants begins at 1:00 pm in the former Hooked n’ Cooked parking lot, 208 Main Street (registration is not required – just show up with your float). Remember, four wheelers and dirt bikes are not permitted in the parade, unless they are hauling a float. Candy may not be thrown from floats; instead, please walk along the side of your float and hand it out to children.

Immediately after the parade, head over to the Municipal Park for an array of activities, including face painting, a jumping castle, BBQ, cotton candy, and free cake for all to enjoy!

Come and celebrate Canada Day with us! Fun for all ages!