Clifford Carnival Celebration!

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Event Parking & Road Closure Notices

Please note that on July 11th, 2026, there will be the following Road Closures in Clifford:

• Elora St. from Allan St. to West Heritage St.
• Allan St. E. from Elora St. to William S
• Note: All houses impacted were mailed & hand-delivered a notice in advance. Those living on Allan St. in the affected area will not be able to drive in & out of their driveway during this road closure. Those on Elora St., may or may not be able to exit their driveways. Please make alternative plans in advance.

Parking is available at the following locations:

• Side Street Parking
• Public Parking Lots
• Clifford Rotary Park
• Clifford Arena
• *Note: Access to public parking lots from the South End only. Please follow detour signs.
• **Note: There will be NO PARKING in Celebration Square or on Elora St. & Allan St., where the road closure is in effect. Please park elsewhere between 6am - 5pm on Saturday, July 11th.

Full Events Schedule

All Day: Sidewalk Sales & Restaurant Specials

• View Menu, Map, & promotions 

8AM-9AM: Community Fun Run/Walk

• Starting location: Clifford Rotary Park Pavilion
• Prize for the fastest runners
• Register by emailing hello@cliffordconnects.ca
• Click here for the route. Maps are available at the pavilion on the day of the event.
• More details here.

10AM-3PM: Clifford Connects Information Booth

• Entry of Elora St. by traffic lights
  
  

10AM-3PM: Demerling's Garage Auto Show

• Elora St.
• Interested in bringing your car to the show? Email jenniegibson2017@gmail.com

10AM-3PM: RC Model Cars

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square Parking Lot

10AM-3PM: Rockin' Tunes with DJ Cody

• Downtown Clifford

10AM-3PM:  Minto Makers' Market

• Elora St. just past the traffic lights
  
  

10AM-3PM: Outdoor Lawn + Carnival Games

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square
• Play lawn games and soak up the sun in the square!

10AM-3PM: Activities with the Knox United Church

• Knox United Church Lawn
• Public washrooms – inside the front doors of the building
• Cooling area - escape the heat under the trees or inside the building
• Water refill station with a treat

10AM-3PM: Activities with various community organizations

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square

10AM-3PM: Temporary Tattoo Station

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square
• Free temporary tattoos.
  

10AM-3PM: Water Activity with the Clifford Firefighters

• Lawn of the Clifford Community Hall
• Please dress appropriately & bring a towel to dry off.

10AM-3PM: Roaming characters

• Downtown Clifford

10AM-3PM: Food Trucks & Food Court Area

• Elora St. near Geddes Intersection & Allan St.

10:30AM-1:30PM: Free Balloons with Dan the Balloon Twister!

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square

10:30AM-1:30PM: Face Painting with  Makin' Faces

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square

11AM-11:30AM: Kim's Grooming Community Dog Show

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square
• All participants will receive a prize and be entered to win a grand prize
• Entry is a non-perishable food item
• Register here.

11AM-2PM: Free Portraits from Caricature Artist

• Clifford Rotary Celebration Square

11AM-3PM: Neustadt Springs Brewery Beer Garden

• Geddes Street

12PM: R&R Pet Paradise POWER PAWS Dog Show

• Cenotaph Park
• Be captivated by the intelligence and agility of the cutest show dogs!

1PM: Strolling Magic with the Great Steverino

• Roaming Downtown
  

1:30PM - 2PM: Magic Show with the Great Steverino

• Gazebo in Clifford Rotary Celebration Square

2PM: R&R Pet Paradise POWER PAWS Dog Show

• Cenotaph Park (second performance)
• Be captivated by the intelligence and agility of the cutest show dogs!

2:30PM: Free Line Dancing with the Yeehaw Guide

• Knox United Church Lawn
• Bring a water bottle!