From Wikipedia:
As a consequence of various conflicts, Great Britain gained and lost territories within British North America until it was left, in the late 18th century, with what mostly geographically comprises Canada today. Pursuant to the British North America Act, on July 1, 1867, the colonies of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia joined to form the semi-autonomous federal Dominion of Canada. This began an accretion of provinces and territories to the mostly self-governing Dominion to the present ten provinces and three territories forming modern Canada.
In 1931, Canada achieved near total independence from the United Kingdom with the Statute of Westminster 1931, but at the time, Canada decided to allow the British Parliament to temporarily retain the power to amend Canada's constitution, on request from the Parliament of Canada. With the Constitution Act 1982, Canada took over that authority (as the conclusion of Patriation), removing the last remaining ties of legal dependence on the Parliament of the United Kingdom, giving the country full sovereignty.
Canadians celebrate national independence in much the same manner as we do here next door, with typical outdoor events such as parades, carnivals, festivals, barbecues, fireworks, musical concerts and citizenship ceremonies.
Where: Panera Bread in Clifton Park
When: Sunday, July 2 730a-800a
All are welcome!
If you come hungry, you’ll be responsible for your own comestibles.