The long-running, massive party to mark the nation's birthday on the city's waterfront has been axed.

The city of Kelowna celebrates Canada's 151st birthday with activities, food and fun including the 45th annual Folkfest at Prospera Place and entertainment galore at Waterfront Park. Live music continues throughout the day which will end with a bang during the spectacular fireworks display at 10:30 p.m.

Thousands of people turned out to mark Canada’s 150th birthday at several events throughout the central Okanagan city. A crowd favourite was the buckets of free, fresh watermelon handed out at Waterfront Park as attendees enjoyed family friendly entertainment and activities. 3800 pounds of #watermelon being given away to #Canada150 attendees at Waterfront Park in...

There are more than 50 activities and performances planned with an estimated 60,000 people expected to take in the festivities.