There will be a first-of-its-kind drone light show instead of fireworks

Canada Day celebrations hosted by the University of Waterloo had been decreasing in size year after year.

This year, the university finally pulled the plug, informing the city it would no longer host the celebration.

Council has now approved funding that will see the city of Waterloo stage its own Canada Day celebration in 2020.

That celebration is set to be a bit less bombastic, with fireworks not on the docket; A first-of-its-kind drone light show will be on display instead.

The city says it conducted a community-wide consultation to figure out what the public would like at a Canada Day celebration, and says close to half were open to the idea of doing something other than fireworks.

They also say this unique show will address the concerns of the impact of fireworks on the environment, wildlife and pets.

The celebration will kick off in Waterloo Park on July 1, 2020.

