City of London to host return of Canada Day fireworks in Harris Park
“I think everyone’s excited to get back out,” Pawelec said. “I know the Heritage Council is really excited to be offering some events on Dundas Place and to really animate that space.”, residents are only allowed to set off fireworks between dusk and 11 p.m. on Victoria Day and Canada Day.
According to the city, several roads will be closed from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Canada Day to accommodate the festivities including:Queens Avenue from Ridout Street North to Riverside Drive and Wharncliffe Road NorthThames Street from Dundas Street to Harris Park Gate Ridout Street North from Fullarton Street to Queens Avenue, which is currently closed for construction of the Downtown LoopQueens Bridge and Kensington Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic; pedestrians will be able to walk through Queens Bridge until 9 p.m.
The Ivey Park splash pad will also be closed at 6 p.m. to accommodate for the firework display. Ivey Park and the public walkway in front of the HMCS Prevost on Becher Street will also be closed at 7 p.m.Attendees traveling from downtown for the fireworks are encouraged, by the City of London, to park at one of the municipal parking lots nearby Harris Park, including lots 9, 12, 21, 6 and 20.
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