Canada Day in NYC

June 29, 2011 12:32 PM

Where are the best Canada Day celebrations (Friday, 7/1) in New York City (the first four boroughs are best)?

We're hosting an Edmonton import this week and next over this momentous Canadian holiday, and would like to round up the best gatherings of fellow Canadians - or just those who like to party. He's willing to travel and will eat and drink almost anything! Tell us more!

He is willing to travel, but Staten Island might be difficult, as he is (and we are) carless.

posted by mccn to society & culture (4 answers total)

Mama's down in the East Village has a Canada Day party every year. There will likely be poutine, cheap canadian beers, and a really long line.
posted by Grither at 1:03 PM on June 29, 2011

Here's what Pat Kiernan, NY's fav Canadian, did last year. Maybe check his twitter?
posted by cestmoi15 at 1:45 PM on June 29, 2011

Pat Kiernan updated his list for 2011.
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 10:19 AM on June 30, 2011

We wound up going to the 8th Annual Canada Day show at Joe's Pub, which featured singers and musicians covering hits by Canadian stars - as well as Pat Kiernan leading the crowd in the singing of "O, Canada"! Excellent show, lots of Canadianity, great venue... though it's actually shut down now (July 1 was the final night) for a complete overhaul. Set to re-open in October.
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 4:32 PM on July 7, 2011