The Canada Day fireworks display scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, July 1) at Quidi Vidi Lake has been postponed due to the provincial Fire Weather Index placing the St. John's area in the yellow (high) category, which prohibits the use of fireworks. The use of personal/backyard fireworks and sky lanterns are also strictly prohibited.

The evening concert at Quidi Vidi Lake, featuring Nick Earle and The Reckless Hearts, will proceed as scheduled, today, July 1 at 8 p.m.

An update will be provided by 2 p.m. tomorrow, July 2, on the status of the fireworks display.

The Quidi Vidi Dog Park, Pump Park and a portion of the walking trail around Quidi Vidi Lake will remain closed until noon on the day after the fireworks display takes place. Traffic advisories and parking restrictions will also be in effect on the day fireworks are held.