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A young couple takes in the Canada Day fireworks in Petrolia.

Big crowds take in Petrolia’s Canada Day finale

July 1, 2026

Heather Wright/The Independent

Young and old came together for the finale of Petrolia’s Canada Day celebration.

The fields at Greenwood Park were filled with people on blankets and on lawn chairs taking in the music, including Ultrasonik, and watching the fireworks display.

Ultrasonik had the crowd in Petrolia rocking before the fireworks.
Grace Sonoski belts out a tune with Addisyn Bonadonna on drums during Ultrasonik’s set at the Petrolia Canada Day celebrations.
Teens try to capture the fireworks with their cellphones in Petrolia on Canada Day.
A young couple takes in the Canada Day fireworks in Petrolia.

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