Experience Windsor’s Riverfront Summer Series Kicks Off With Riverfront Rewind!

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The Experience Windsor event series is officially underway, and the City is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the start of the Riverfront Summer Series with Riverfront Rewind this weekend! Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Reaume Park (far east side at Buckingham Road).

Step back in time at Riverfront Rewind, a free waterfront celebration that invites you to rewind to the sights, sounds, and memories of summers gone by in Windsor.

Bring your lawn chair, lace up your dancing shoes, and gather your favourite people for an unforgettable evening of live music, retro fun, and great local flavours along the beautiful Windsor waterfront.

Live Entertainment:

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

  • Big Louie and the Band 

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

  • DJ Kim Owens
  • Velvet Edge Dancers
  • Windsor Symphony Orchestra Quintet

8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

  • The Legends of Motown

In addition to live entertainment, the event will feature lawn games and nostalgic activities for all ages. Visitors can step back in time with photo opportunities celebrating Windsor's rich history, and a selection of local food and beverage options will be available for purchase in partnership with WindsorEats.

Parking and Transportation:

A free shuttle service will operate between the WFCU Centre (8787 McHugh Street, Lot G) and Reaume Park every 20 minutes beginning at 3:50 p.m. Participants are highly encouraged to utilize the free shuttle service as additional street parking is limited. See map of free shuttle pickup location.

Bicycle parking racks will be onsite.

Riverfront Summer Series:

The Riverfront Summer Series presented by LiUNA625!, features four signature events taking place from July through September along Windsor's internationally recognized waterfront. Inspired by Windsor's history, culture, and community spirit, each event transforms a different riverfront park into an immersive destination featuring themed entertainment, interactive activities, curated food and beverage experiences, and welcoming community gathering spaces.

Admission to all events is free!

The Riverfront Summer Series includes the following:

Riverfront Rewind

  • Reaume Park, 4714 Riverside Drive East — Saturday, July 11, 2026

The Big Picnic

  • Alexander Park, 3700 Riverside Drive East — Saturday, July 25, 2026

Riverfront Speakeasy

  • Michael D. Hurst Legacy Park, 620 Riverside Drive West — Saturday, August 22, 2026

Great Canadian Riverfront

  • Dieppe Park and Gardens, 70 Riverside Drive West — Sunday, September 6, 2026

Together, these four events will create memorable seasonal experiences while celebrating the stories, traditions, and character of Windsor's waterfront.

Experience Windsor

Experience Windsor brings parks, waterfront spaces, neighbourhoods, community centres, cultural venues, and civic facilities to life through a season-long calendar of free events, entertainment, recreation, and community programming.

The series features three distinct event experiences:

  • Riverfront Summer Series
  • Staycation Activation
  • Neighbourhood Nights

Together, they offer more than 50 free events and activities throughout the summer and fall, encouraging residents and visitors to explore, connect, and experience everything Windsor has to offer. 

Quote:

"My hope is that every resident finds at least one Experience Windsor event that excites them — and then discovers several more. Through immersive riverfront events and neighbourhood gatherings in each ward across the city, to free skates, swims, and movies, I hope families fill our parks, neighbours meet neighbours, children create memories they'll remember for years, and residents proudly share their experiences with friends and family. With a focus on Investing Responsibly, Windsor’s 2026 budget keeps affordability top of mind while ensuring the services and quality of life experiences that Windsorites deserve. Experience Windsor helps us deliver on our commitments at a time when families are facing higher costs for almost everything, from gas to groceries, and many people are making difficult decisions about vacations and entertainment. With these events and activities, we are creating something that gives residents exciting reasons to spend more time in their own community while still enjoying the kind of experiences that make this time of year special." 
- Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens

For a full list of Experience Windsor events, visit www.CityW.ca/ExperienceWindsor.

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