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Canada Day

Save the date for the City of Vaughan's annual Canada Day celebration.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 10am-4pm

North Maple Regional Park, 11085 Keele St, Vaughan

The event will feature incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone, a marketplace with vendor booths and so much more.

Calling all vendors and booth participants:

Apply today! See "Information for Participants (Booths, Food Vendors)" tab below.

Questions?

Email us at VaughanCelebrates@Vaughan.ca

Canada Day - More Information

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Calling all businesses, not-for profits and food vendors! Apply today for the opportunity to participate in Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day 2025. Anticipated attendance at this free family-friendly event is 8,000-10,000.

Apply using the Canada Day 2025 Participant Agreement Form

Participants - what is needed before the deadline of Wednesday, June 11, 2025?
Participant Agreement Form: Canada Day
Payment
$550 + HST for food vendors and businesses (Ice cream vendor spots are sold out for 2025)
$250 + HST for not-for-profit organizations
Pay online with credit card OR by cheque (see details on the agreement form)
A Certificate of Insurance naming the Corporation of the City of Vaughan as an additional insured – use the City’s template
If you are unable to get a Certificate of Insurance, email vaughancelebrates@vaughan.ca to find out how to purchase one-day event insurance.

Food vendors also need to provide:
The York Region Vendor Application Form will be sent directly to York Region Health Department and provided to Events Staff.
Form is found under “Vendors”: Food Vendors - York Region Application
Any applicable licences (restaurant licence, refreshment vehicle licence, etc.)
Refreshment vehicles must provide a valid City of Vaughan Refreshment Vehicle Licence
Refreshment vehicles that do not have a valid City of Vaughan Refreshment Vehicle Licence must apply for one through the City of Vaughan (additional fees apply)
Non-refreshment vehicles must provide a restaurant or business license along with a food handler certificate.

What to expect as a participant (booths, food vendors)?
10'x10' spot unless you have a food truck or purchase additional spaces
1 table and 2 chairs will be provided and more can be rented for a small fee
Situated on grass
Many booth participants and food vendors bring a 10'x10' tent with tent weights (staking is not permitted); no tent, pavilion, etc. is provided
Electrical access and Wi-Fi are not available
Generators are not provided
See Participant Agreement Form for more details.