Justin Trudeau celebrates first Canada Day with a dance on Parliament Hill

Publish date: 2024-06-02

Justin Trudeau celebrated his first Canada Day in office with a dance.

The fresh-faced 44-year-old was all smiles watching a band perform at the official ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, to mark the country's 149th anniversary.

But halfway through the song he burst into an impromptu line dance with his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, their daughter Ella-Grace, the Heritage Minister Melanie Joly, and Canada's Governor General David Johnston.

Like the thousands of screaming people gathered in the square, Trudeau was sporting Canadian colors.

He wore red-and-white socks with a maple leaf pattern under his blue suit for the occasion, and a red-and-white polka dot tie.

Time to celebrate! Justin Trudeau was all smiles on Friday as he danced with Canada's Governor General David Johnston (left), Heritage Minister Melanie Joly (second right), and his wife Sophie Gregoire (right)

Patriotic: Trudeau opted for some zany maple leaf socks while Sophie donned some red stilettos

Screaming crowds: The prime minister seemed just as excited as the people waiting to shake his hands

He took part in a smudging ceremony with Heritage Minister Melanie Joly and Elder Dominique Rankin

Sophie opted for an edgy red suit with red stilettos and a white hat.

The couple danced on the red carpet with Heritage Minister Melanie Joly and Governor General David Johnston before going to greet the crowds.

They also held a ceremony with Elder Dominique Rankin of Canada's indigenous community.

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But first, Trudeau gave a speech celebrating Canada's diversity and urging Canadians to unite in the face of global unrest and terror.

'Happy birthday, Canada,' he told the crowds.

'On this day 149 years ago, the people of this great land came together. There would no longer be an upper Canada or a lower Canada, a Canada west or a Canada east. Instead, there would be one nation, one country, one Canada.

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Ritual: The First Family - Justin Trudeau, his son Xavier, wife Sophie, and daughter Ella-Grace - stood with Melanie Joly (R - L) to watch the Royal Canadian Air Force show team perform the diamond formation pass

Airs and graces: Ella-Grace giggled as she wore her mother's formal hat and showed off her red manicure

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau (right) and her daughter Ella-Grace watch performers at the event

Happy: The country has embraced Sophie and her husband Justin since the landslide election in November

The family danced after Justin gave a speech celebrating Canada's diversity in the face of global unrest

Trudeau shakes hands with a Syrian refugee during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill

'From the outset, Canada was formed not in spite of differences, but because of them. Today, as we celebrate our nation's birthday, let us also celebrate our diversity.'

Trudeau has gone from strength to strength since his election in November, rocketing to global fame with his pro-diversity speeches - and suave good looks.

On Friday he thanked the Canadian people for their support.

'Before I get started I have to say, like so many of you here, I've been coming to Parliament Hill since I was a little kid for Canada Day,' Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, said.

'And to be able to stand here before you as your prime minister to say thank you for the trust you have given me is a little bit overwhelming.'

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Justin Trudeau celebrates first Canada Day with a dance on Parliament Hill

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