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Escapade Music Festival is an annual electronic dance music festival held in Ottawa, Ontario and hosts some of the biggest names in the electronic dance music industry.

The Ceremonial Guard was established by the Canadian Army (CA) on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to plan, prepare and execute Public Duties in the Nation's Capital during the summer.

At this annual event, the RCMP thanks the community for their support and offers Canadians and visitors a chance to see the world famous RCMP Musical Ride at its home in Ottawa.

Don’t miss the biggest Canada Day party in Ottawa as we celebrate Canada’s anniversary of Confederation.

Music and Beyond presents classical music in all formations. The festival pursues links between other art forms and cultural disciplines and music, including visual art, drama, poetry, dance, architecture, circus, magic, science, comedy, law, food and wine and even yoga.

Playing the 25th edition of the Ottawa festival are the likes of The Killers, Eric Church, Backstreet Boys, Kygo, Alexisonfire, Logic, Jessie Reyez, Snoop Dogg, Kane Brown, the Glorious Sons, Wu-Tang Clan, CHVRCHES, First Aid Kit and the Offspring.

Northern Lights is a free bilingual show presented nightly on Parliament Hill from July 9 to September 3, 2018. Show times: in July at 10:00 p.m., in August at 9:30 p.m., and in September at 9:00 p.m. The show lasts about 30 minutes.

Fortissimo is a military and musical spectacular created for the lawns of Parliament Hill featuring massed military bands, pipes and drums, guest performers and the soldiers of the Ceremonial Guard.

World-class performers from across the globe bring years of training in blood, sweat, and smiles (no tears here) to amaze audiences of all ages in Ottawa’s beautiful Sparks Street.

Come see spend five incredible evenings as some of the best international pyrotechnical teams in the world demonstrate their skills in the most spectacular display of light and sound you’ll ever see!

Capital Pride creates opportunities to celebrate, advocate, educate and connect people, respecting the full diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada’s capital region.

Come to Canada's largest balloon festival where hot air balloons fill the Gatineau sky and a number of exciting shows take place.

Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk (formerly known as the Ottawa Folk Festival) is a multi-day celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on various stages.

From the cannon used as a “starter’s pistol” to the “dog-tag” medals soldiers place around all participants necks at the finish line, this unique event is “military” from start to finish.

Every September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival presents the world’s most cutting-edge, quirky and important animation — and transforms Ottawa into the centre of the animation universe.

Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.