On July 1st, approximately 25,000 thousands red and white clad partygoers could be found dancing the night away on Parliament Hill. Those brave souls who endured the very long security lines only to be dumped on by Mother Nature were rewarded by performances by some of the country’s leading artists.

Hosts Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau and Justin Trudeau were beaming as they opened the celebration.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Justin Trudeau host the Canada 150 evening show by Renée Doiron

The patient crowd was treated to a front-row seat to performances by artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, Serena Ryder, Walk off the Earth, Lisa LeBlanc, Dean Brody, and Alessia Cara, as well as a breath-taking presentation by Cirque du Soleil. The evening drew to a close as 20 minutes and 17 seconds of fireworks were set off above the peace tower. Click here for complete coverage of Canada Day festivities.

Here are some of our favorite moments of the show:

Walk Off The Earth performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Serena Ryder performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Marie-Mai performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Lisa LeBlanc performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Gordon Lightfoot performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Dean Brody performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Cirque du Soleil performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Cirque du Soleil performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Choir Choir performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron

Alessia Cara performs at Canada150 by Renée Doiron