Thousands of Greater Sudburians converged on Science North on Wednesday evening to celebrate Canada Day with fireworks and drones. And the public braved the heat to do so with the air temperature pushing the mercury to more than 30 C, with the humidity making that feel more like the mid-30s to close to 40 C.
As is traditional in the Nickel City on July 1, there were festivities at both Science North and Sudbury Arena.
At the arena, the annual Canada Multicultural Day event saw many of the cultures who call the city home present cultural displays and performances, while selling traditional foods from their countries.
Bela Ravi, chair of the Sudbury Multicultural & Folk Arts Association, said during her remarks at the arena that it’s an honour to celebrate not only Canada, but the “incredible diversity” that makes this country as well as Sudbury so special.
“Today we come together from many cultures, languages, traditions, backgrounds, yet contribute to the vibrant mosaic that defines the City of Greater Sudbury,” she said.
Science North also held annual Canada Day festivities on its grounds during the sweltering afternoon, featuring with live music, local vendors, inflatables, face painting and a variety of food trucks.
July 1 celebrations ended with fireworks and a drone show. The 300-drone light show was hosted by Science North. A fireworks display hosted by the City of Greater Sudbury followed the drone show.