Canada Day Entertainer
Being a Canada Day entertainer means working while others are taking the day off and having fun. This goes for all the major holidays in Canada. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Canada Day entertainment usually takes place outdoors, so I’m usually at the mercy of the weather. Fortunately, July 1st, has been great over the past few years.
The setting for the show is crucial for it’s success. This is the start of setting up for a show in a community outside of Ottawa. I like to position myself so that the audience is in the shade. If I have the sun shining in my eyes, that is always preferable to the sun being in the audience’s eyes. A comfortable audience is a good audience.
Before the Canada Day Show
Below, you can see how the show will give the audience a good view and also keep them in the shade. It is also good for me that I have a flat surface for my tables and audio equipment.
I love the battery-powered audio speakers and microphones. This means I’m not tethered to a certain location that is close to power. Often, that can compromise the ideal location for the show.
Canada Day Activities
In addition to entertainment, there are usually face painters and balloon artists at Canada Day events. I love to see the kids’ faces painted with super heroes, stars, unicorns and other fantasy characters. There is a real art to being able to do amazing art on children’s faces.
Showtime for the Canada Day Entertainer
In the summer time it is important to stay cool and look cool. My outfit is less formal for these shows, but still bright enough to stand out. The photo below is at the beginning of the show when I’m building up my audience. I spend a bit of time to do this as there are lots of other activities happening. All in all, I really enjoy providing entertainment on Canada Day and help other Canadians celebrate our great country!
