Canada Day Celebrations 2026
Last updated on October 2, 2026
Wednesday , July 1, 2026
Main Event: Rotary Park | 11:00AM – 3:00PM
* Breakfast: Civic Centre: $10 | 7:30 AM – 10:30AM (update: this meal is not sponsored)
* Lunch: Rotary Park: $5 (sponsored) | 12:00PM – 2:00PM
- 7:30am – 10:30pm | $10 BREAKFAST | Merritt Basque Society | Merritt Civic Centre
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | Human FooseBall | 2x 9′ zorb balls | Tropical Bounce &slide
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | Face Painting & Balloon Artists | Rotary Park
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | FREE Photo booth | Rotary Park
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | Cookies & Donuts | Girl Guides Fundraiser | Rotary Park
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | Snow Cones | Soccer Fundraiser | Rotary Park
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | Concession | Love to Dance Academy | Rotary Park
- 11:00am – 2:00pm | Bike Decoration | Art in Motion Event Trailer | BreatheBikes | Nicola Valley Arts Council
- 12:00 pm (noon) | Ceremony: Song “O Canada” | Flag Raising | Mayor’s Greeting | Rotary Park
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm | $5 LUNCH (sponsored) | Merritt Basque Society | Rotary Park
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm | LIVE MUSIC: Jackson Hollow | Rotary Park Bandshell
- 11:00am – 3:00pm | Food Trucks | Rotary Park
Limited Parking
- Parking will be limited at Rotary Park parking lot due to food trucks and entertainment.
- Overflow parking available at Central Park.
- Extra designated handicap/elders parking at Rotary Park parking lot.
- Bike Valet will be onsite
Football Frenzy 2026
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
VOGHT PARK | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Football (soccer) Frenzy at Voght Park
July 1, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Voght Park
Come on down for an exciting Football Frenzy afternoon!
Being hosted by the amazing MYSA and KIC
Kids will:
Learn new football skills
Play fun games
Make new friends
Have chances to win prizes
This action‑packed event is all about fun, teamwork,
and staying active.
Bring your energy, your smiles,
and get ready for a great time!
The City of Merritt gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada.
La Ville de Merritt remercie chaleureusement le gouvernement du Canada pour son soutien financier.
FIREWORKS BYLAW
Section 9.3 of the Fire Safety Regulations bylaw states “No Fireworks may be offered for sale or used except between the dates of October 16 and November 1st in each year. The sale or use of fireworks outside these days may be permitted with the written authorization of the Fire Chief.”