From Harbourfront to Queen's Park and Downsview, Torontonians celebrated the 142nd birthday of their home and native land.

And some showed their true patriot love by officially becoming Canadian citizens.

New citizens, with smiling faces and excited eyes, were sworn in ceremonies at those locations. they are among 2,000 people across the nation who became citizens on Canada's birthday.

They were asked to swear they would observe Canada's laws and fulfill their duties as citizens.

At Downsview, 142 people from 42 different countries got sworn in. A cake awaited them at the end.

"Lucky, I feel lucky," one new resident, who has lived in Canada for three years, told CTV Toronto.

At Downsview Park, one person observed that it on Canada Day, the rides were like the health care system -- free.

Fireworks, late events

The grand finale of any Canada Day is a massive fireworks display -- or a more modest neighbourhood version.

One of the city's major fireworks destinations has been Ashbridges Bay in the Beach neighbourhood. However, that event is one of many cancelled due to the ongoing civic strike.

Ontario Place's Festival of Fire promises a big show, but admission to the grounds for adults costs $17.75. Seniors and children between the ages of four and five can get in for $11.75. The fireworks start at 10:30 p.m.

The CHIN International Picnic on the CNE grounds also has fireworks at 10:30, and admission is free.  Downsview Park will also have a free fireworks display at approximately 10 p.m. The Etobicoke Ribfest at Centennial Park will also end with a fireworks display at about 10 p.m.. Admission is free.

Canada's Wonderland also offers a big fireworks finale, but admission is almost $47 for adults and more than $31 for children and seniors.

CTV Toronto weather anchor Anwar Knight said there is a chance of isolated showers over Toronto in the next several hours. However, there should be no heavy thunderstorms, he said.

There is some cheap non-fireworks entertainment left.

The last act at the New Country 95.3 Canada Day Jam at Woodbine Park takes the stage at 8 p.m.

Harbourfront has music going on, with the Constantines closing out the day starting at 9:30 p.m.

And if you're a fan of Michael Jackson, the late King of Pop, there will be a celebration of his music at Yonge-Dundas Square starting at 8 p.m.

With a report from CTV Toronto's Dana Levenson