• Cobourg Celebrates 175 Years

  

  On July 1, 1837, Cobourg the town was officially created: a distinct municipality that gave its citizenry greater powers to determine their own destiny. It was a watershed moment in our history creating a framework that has shaped our community's continuing and fascinating story.  While it defined our boundaries, it also solidified our sense of place creating over successive generations that distinctive character that makes Cobourg, Cobourg. 

   

  This year marks the 175th anniversary of Cobourg's incorporation. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for us to recognize our achievements; to celebrate our past, the people and events that shaped our distinctive character; to delight in our present - our rich heritage, vibrant community and valued institutions, and to look confidently forward towards a prosperous sustainable future.

   

  Download the 175 Year Celebration Events Schedule (1.1MB PDF)

   

• The Cobourg Music Experience (CME)

  

  COBOURG MUSIC EXPERIENCE

  MAY 24 Weekend 2012

   

  Amazing musical talent from the area’s best artists! This first-ever concept CME event will showcase diverse music genres on stages throughout Cobourg – in parks, restaurants, the community centre, high school auditoriums, shopping malls – on the May 24 weekend. Hello, summer! Restaurants will offer specialty menus to complement performance styles, from folk to rock, to pop and jazz, and more,to stimulate the senses. CME concerts continue each weekend into the fall. If you’re into live music, this experience is for you.

   

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• The 49th Annual Cobourg Highland Games

  

  The 49th Annual Cobourg

  Highland Games Festival

  Saturday June 23rd, 2012

   

  The sound of pipes and drums,the flash of Scottish tartan kilts,strongmen facing off in a tug of war – a traditional Highland Games is something to see. With a nod to tradition, highland dancers compete over swords and high-step to jigs and reels; pipe and drum bands wear their finery in the heat and showcase their music and marching talent; big lads toss huge wooden poles for pride and prizes. There’s plenty to clap and cheer about, not to mention the Scottish treats of chips, gravy and haggis. Sample a wee bit of Scotland.

   

   

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• The 22nd Annual Cobourg Waterfront Festival

  Celebrating over the Canada Day Weekend

  

  The 22nd Annual Cobourg Waterfront Festival

  June 30th - July 2 2012

   

  The most popular event in Cobourg draws huge crowds and sends up a fantastic salute to Canada Day. The annual Waterfront Festival transforms the harbour with tents for arts and crafts, entertainment and a midway with games and rides that extends out to the pier with a phenomenal view of the lake. Civic Canada Day festivities include a traditional parade of marching bands, antique cars, floats and clowns, there’s a pancake breakfast in Victoria Park, and a fireworks show bursting over the harbour at dusk. Bring your blanket and watch from the beach.

   

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  Are YOU Interested in Participating in Our Historic Canada Day Parade?

   

  Another famous Cobourg attraction, Summer just wouldn't be complete without the famous Cobourg Canada Day Parade. This year promises to be extra special as it has been announced that the theme is: "Celebrating 175 Years in Cobourg!"

   

  If you are interested in participating in this historic event, download the official Canada Day Parade application form.

  We hope to see you there!

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Be apart of Cobourg's newest attraction by celebrating the best in local musical talent! The music starts in May and continues throughout the fall!

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