Paint the Town Red, Port Credit Canada Day celebrations are an exemplary example of cultural diversity, inclusiveness, civic & national pride, artistic encouragement, veteran awareness & community spirit. The parade, entertainment & fireworks provide an opportunity for family & friends to spend quality time together.
As the only Canada Day parade in the GTA, the participants include more than a dozen colourful, cultural marching bands & performance groups, youth, community groups & Mississauga businesses. Live music throughout the village & Memorial Park include local music school students and local musicians focusing their performances on Canadian musicians and songwriters. It’s a highly anticipated, first class, red & white celebration, attracting tens of thousands of citizens & visitors to the Village of Port Credit, cohesively enjoying what it means to be a Canadian.
HISTORY
Paint the Town Red Port Credit Canada Day Celebration began in 2003 when local business owner and community volunteer, John Bozzo, recognized the need for acknowledging civic and national pride, a vision to showcase and celebrate Canada’s multicultural diversity.
Starting with celebrations in Memorial Park and a fireworks display, the event expanded to include a parade that spans from Lakeshore & Stavebank to Wenonah and a giant Canada Day cake.
VISION
Sustainable encouragement and demonstration of patriotism and community spirit by engaging volunteers, community members, business owners and the general public with a Canadian Heritage based festival event.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a free, all ages, family friendly, community event encouraging patriotism, celebrating Canadian Heritage and promoting national civic pride for the City of Mississauga and in the Village of Port Credit.
VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paint the Town Red Port Credit Community Association is a registered, non-profit organization. Event operations are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by volunteer Team Leaders and a large group of community focused volunteers.
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE:
John Bozzo, Chair, Founder
Diane Goldsmith, Vice-Chair, Event Coordinator
Howard Klein, Director, Safety & Security
Hazem Zenelabdeen, Director, Community Outreach
Frank Giannone, Director
Joanne MacAlpine, Director
Deanna Insley, Director
ADVISORY BOARD
Dave Voyce, Bar Operations, Parade Logistics
Andrew Kozak
VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADERS
Lena Orwin, Kids Zone
Jeff Gignac, Parade Logistics
Max Letham, Parade Logistics
Gabriella & Sandor Bank, Videography & Photography
Carl Bayer, Logistics
Mary Isaacs, Vendor Coordinator
Michele Jamerson, Volunteer Coordinator
Chris Wood, Logistics Coordinator
