News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Fire Department reminds residents to set off and dispose of fireworks safely to minimize the risk of fire and burn injuries. Family fireworks for personal use on private property are allowed without a permit on Canada Day and/or the two days immediately before or following the holiday, in accordance with the Fireworks By-Law. Setting off fireworks on or over roadways or in parks is not permitted and may be subject to a fine.

HAMILTON, ON – On Canada Day, July 1, RBC and the City of Hamilton invite you to visit Bayfront Park and enjoy food trucks, family-friendly fun, and spectacular free live music performances on the RBC Stage, featuring JUNO- and Polaris-nominated electro-soul artist Zaki Ibrahim, JUNO-winning blues titan Rita Chiarelli, deep-groove big band Darcy Hepner R&B All-Stars, jazzy hip-hop performer LTtheMonk, classic swing ensemble George Arnone Big Band, and pop/R&B singer-songwriter

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Fire Department advises that as the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, many people will be purchasing family fireworks to celebrate the holiday. The public is reminded that Fireworks can only be set off on your own property, and only on Victoria Day or the two days immediately before or following Victoria Day.  If you are setting off family fireworks, we urge you to follow these fireworks safety tips to ensure that the risk of fire and burn injuries is minimized and that everyone in attendance enjoys the show safely.

Hamilton, ON, June 21, 2017 - Two Canada 150 Hamilton 2017 signature events will attract major crowds to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. The events will take place on the waterfront Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Visitors to Celebrate Canada 150 Day and Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta are advised to plan ahead for a more pleasant experience getting to and from these exciting events. Walking, biking, or using the free HSR bus shuttles is strongly encouraged.

HAMILTON, ON April 11, 2017 – The City of Hamilton today announced that the Canada 150 fireworks show taking place on July 1 will be set to an orchestral composition performed live at Bayfront Park by Maestro Boris Brott and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada. The fireworks will capture the mood of each musical piece in exciting pyrotechnical splendor.