Sunsplash Festival

Friday, July 12: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, July 13: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, July 14: 11:00am – 6:00pm

The carnival is coming!

We’re thrilled to be celebrating Belle River’s best weekend with a variety of awesome rides for all ages to enjoy all weekend long, and yes, you can’t have a carnival without cotton candy!

There will be lots of games, food, and fun for everyone.

Saturday, July 13: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Belle River Public School, 370 Peter St
Parking: Limited on-site parking available. Off-site parking is available on street, and at the St. Simon, St. Jude Parish Hall Parking Lot at Meunier St. and St. Peter St.

We are honoured to host the Belle River – On the Lake BIA Sunsplash Parade in loving memory of Ethan “Bubba”.

Ethan’s family and friends hope that this event offers an opportunity for the community to stay present, in the moment, and to enjoy the company of loved ones every day and in times of special celebrations.

Registration is due by Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm.

Please note that the Parade Route and other Information will be sent to registrants by Thursday, July 12th, 2024.

As always, the parade will begin promptly at 10:00am, and will flow down Notre Dame Street. This year, the parade will start and end at Belle River Public School at 370 St Peter Street, Belle River, ON.

Parade participants may begin arriving at 8:30am and are asked to arrive no later than 9:30am to give time for staging. However, please keep an eye on an inbox for detailed instructions for the morning of, and confirming receipt of your registration.

Should you have any questions, please email Kelsey Santarossa, Parade Marshall, at kelssant93@gmail.com or call at 519-995-3223.

Saturday, July 13: 6:00pm – 8:30pm at the Amphitheatre
RAIN DATE – Sunday, July 14: 4:00pm – 6:30pm

Contestants under 18 years must have a legal guardians’ permission to participate. Unfortunately persons who are paid entertainers or belong to any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry are not eligible to participate.

Each contestant shall be judged by the following categories:

1. Singing ability (vocal quality)
2. Voice control
3. Appearance
4. Stage presence
5. Knowledge of song
6. Judges’ overall impression

Friday, July 12: 4:00pm – 8:00pm

The most fun anyone can have on a Friday afternoon in Belle River!

Make plans to come to beautiful Belle River-On the Lake Sunsplash Classic Cruise Car Show. Invite ALL your friends and family!

*Notre Dame Street closes at 3:00pm.

Registration closes Monday, July 8^th, 2024 at midnight.

Saturday, July 13: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

The zoo is coming to you at Sunsplash!

Come on out for a fun and interactive experience with up to 30 wild and exotic animals to see and learn about. Each show will last about 40 minutes to an hour in length. Viewers may have the opportunity to hold and take photos with some of the animals. Bring your cameras!

Friday, July 12: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Belle River’s youngest artists are invited to show off their art skills in the annual RBC Chalk contest.

Kids will have fun competing with each other and there will be awesome prizes to be won!

Saturday, July 13: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Help us make a splash for Hospice!

At this fun-filled event, 5,000 rubber ducks will splash into the water at Lakeview Park in Belle River, competing to be the first duck to float across the finish line. Dive into the fun and purchase your very own duck for a 1 in 5,000 chance to win the GRAND PRIZE of $20,000!

Bring your friends and family to witness the action on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 during the Belle River Sunsplash Weekend. All proceeds from this event will directly support care for Hospice patients and families across Windsor-Essex.

Buy tickets today!