Canada Day 2012 will be bigger and better than ever in Ottawa, Ontario. Ottawaians are ramping it up to prepare for a visit from Her Majesty, the Queen of England. A plethora of events will be held all over the city from dawn til dusk, from skateboarding competitions to historical presentations. The biggest festivities can be found on Parliament Hill. Beginning at noon, the Barenaked Ladies will perform alongside popular Canadian artists like Isabelle Boulay, Johnny Reid, and Dione Taylor. A similar concert will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The concert is followed by the annual President's Choice fireworks display over the Ottawa River. For front row seats, arrive early to Jacques-Cartier Park, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Major's Hill Park, Victoria Island, or anywhere along the river.