The town of New Glasgow is hosting the free public event on June 30Published Jun 17, 2025 • Last updated 20 minutes ago • 1 minute readIn this file photo, a Canada Day parade float from New Glasgow Fire and Rescue marks the 50th year for the maple leaf flag. Photo by Monica Graham /Truro NewsNEW GLASGOW – The town of New Glasgow is focused on supporting local at its upcoming Canada Day celebration.The free event takes place on June 30 at the Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex from 5:30-7:30 p.m.There will be a barbecue, live music with local artists, and activities for kids like a bouncy castle, face painting, lawn games and crafts.Petra Moriarty, a 17-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Pictou County is headlining the night’s music entertainment, followed by Switch-Up, a local rock band featuring Henry Oakley, Gwen Taylor and Ethan Watson.Local baker Carol Curley is making cookies for the night’s treat social.“We are proud to live in one of the best countries in the world and we never take being Canadians for granted,” said New Glasgow mayor Nancy Dicks in a news release on June 16. “It is an opportunity to come together as a community, to celebrate our multicultural mosaic, our common values and way of life.”The event will not only celebrate Canada Day, but also New Glasgow’s 150th anniversary of incorporation as a town.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content
New Glasgow celebrates Canada Day with barbecue, live music, games
