Since 1982, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day, (加拿大人) of all ages take part in this festival across the country.
Canada Day is the years biggest national party. In many towns and cities, the (政府) organizes a lot of events, often outdoors. These (包括;包含) parades, concerts, festivals, firework displays and ceremonies for new Canadian citizens (公民). The celebrations often have a patriotic (爱国的) mood. Canada's national flag, a symbol for Canada Day, can be seen everywhere and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada's national colours. The celebrations in Ottawa, Canada's capital city, are (尤其;特别) grand and exciting.
In the (省份) of Quebec, many home rentals (租金) start on July 1st and last for exactly one year, and many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.
Many organizations, (生意;商业) and stores are closed this day. Only some (书店), hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed too. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed as well. In some (地域;地区), special services are (提供) for large events. The concerts, parades and festivals may cause some (交通) jams.