Canada Day 2025 display was postponed due to weather conditions, now go July 2Published Jul 02, 20251 minute readThe City of Charlottetown has rescheduled the 2025 fireworks show for July 2 after weather prevented the traditional Canada Day display. Guardian fileArticle contentCharlottetown is setting off its fireworks on July 2 after weather postponed the traditional Canada Day show.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 contentA news release issued on July 2 by the City of Charlottetown said it understands and shares the disappointment of residents and visitors alike with the cancellation of the scheduled fireworks.Article contentArticle content“The decision to cancel was made not long before the scheduled start time of 10 p.m. due to wind gusts and the direction of these gusts, which posed a safety risk to the public, event staff and fireworks crew,” the news releases stated.Article contentThe city added that the decision was not made lightly, explaining that crews monitor the weather throughout the evening, which can change quickly.Article content“This was the case last night, especially on the barge on the water from where the fireworks would have been launched … in the end, public safety was the top priority for everyone involved.”Article contentThe fireworks have been rescheduled for July 2 at 10 p.m.Article contentArticle content
Charlottetown fireworks rescheduled for tonight, July 2
