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Carnival at a Glance

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Download the Carnival Program.
A special thank you to the Waterloo Region Record for designing this year’s digital program!

Circle performance times and locations are listed further down on the page.

Thursday, August 21

Thursday

TimeWhat's On
7pm - 9:30pmShare, Share, Win Giveaway
7pm - 11pmPerformers - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
7pm - 11pmVendors - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
7pm - 11pmMidway & games - Regina Street, City Hall

Friday, August 22

Friday

TimeWhat's On
11am - 12:30pmTouch-a-Truck - Regina Street
11am - 11pmMidway & games - Regina Street, City Hall
11am - 11 pmVendors - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
11am - 11pmArtist Alley - Willis Way
1pm - 11pmPerformers - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
10pm - 10:30pmFire Show, Hoop You, - Public Square

Saturday, August 23

Saturday

TimeWhat's On
11am - 12:30pmTouch-a-Truck - City Hall
11am - 11pmMidway & games - Regina Street, City Hall
11am - 11pmVendors - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
11am - 11pmArtist Alley - Willis Way
1pm - 11pmPerformers - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
10pm - 10:30pmNorth FIRE Circus with Dr. Draw and the Strange Parade - Public Square

Sunday, August 24

Sunday

TimeWhat's On
11am - 12pmHoopla Extravaganza with Kiki - Regina Street
11am - 4pmMidway & games - Regina Street, City Hall
11am - 4pmVendors - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
11am - 4pmArtist Alley - Willis Way
Noon - 4pmPerformers - Public Square, Regina Street, City Hall
4pm - 5pmGrand Finale - Public Square

Circle Performances — Locations & Times

Busker performances take place across multiple locations in Uptown Waterloo, including the Public Square (75 King Street South, in front of Waterloo Town Square), Regina Street (between William and Erb), and the City Hall Lot (adjacent to Waterloo City Hall). Site map coming soon!

Tip for mobile users: For the best view of the schedule, turn your phone sideways (landscape mode).

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Sunday, August 24, 2025