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Sheepdogs, Novaks, fireworks set for Canada 150 in St. John's

Full day of events planned for July 1 celebrations.

Full day of events announced for July 1 celebrations

Canadian band The Sheepdogs will headline the Canada 150 concert in St. John's on July 1. (The Sheepdogs/Facebook)

The lineup for Canada 150 celebrations in St. John's has been announced.

The Sheepdogs, from Saskatoon, will be headlining the evening's concert on Canada Day, along with the Novaks and Mallory Johnson.

Saturday, July 1, will see a list of other festivities throughout the day.

The Novaks are (L - R) Mick Davis, Mark Neary, Brad Power and Elliot Dicks. The band will join the Sheepdogs for Canada 150 celebrations in St. John's on July 1. (Courtesy The Novaks )

Events start at 6 a.m., with a sunrise festival on Signal Hill, and a wake-up breakfast from 7-9 a.m. at the Visitor Interpretation Centre.

At King George V Park, from 2 to 6 p.m., there will be family day activities with live entertainment, including Colleen Power and Eastern Owl, among other performers.
Canada Day 150 celebrations on July 1 start with a sunrise festival on Signal Hill. (Submitted by Javad Abedini)

From 6 to 10 p.m. at the Dominion Memorial Market parking lot on Quidi Vidi Lake is where the main concert will happen, followed by fireworks at 10 p.m.

The City of St. John's received $250,000 through the federal government's Canada 150 fund for this event, one of 18 similar events across Canada.

A Metrobus Park N' Ride service will be provided throughout day.