Canada Day festivities across the pond

As Canadians celebrate the country’s 157th birthday this weekend, one of the biggest parties will take place across the Atlantic Ocean.

- ALEX GOUDGE

The annual Canada Day bash at London's Trafalgar Square-home to diplomatic outpost Canada House - drew more than 30,000 people last year and organizers say even more are expected at Sunday's daylong party.

The annual Canada Day bash at London’s Trafalgar Square — home to diplomatic outpost Canada House — drew more than 30,000 people last year and organizers say even more are expected at Sunday’s daylong party.

The event, organized by the nonprofit Celebrate Canada Worldwide, will feature some notable names in Canadian music, Canadian-themed food and NHL’s travelling hockey fest. Ontario indie rock band Tokyo Police Club and Newfoundland musician Alan Doyle, the founding member of Great Big Sea, will be capping off the day with live performances.