As Canadians celebrate the country害羞草研究所檚 157th birthday this weekend, one of the biggest parties will take place across the Atlantic Ocean.

The annual Canada Day bash at London害羞草研究所檚 Trafalgar Square 害羞草研究所� home to diplomatic outpost Canada House 害羞草研究所� drew more than 30,000 people last year and organizers say even more are expected at Sunday害羞草研究所檚 daylong party.

The event, organized by the non-profit Celebrate Canada Worldwide, will feature some notable names in Canadian music, Canadian-themed food and NHL害羞草研究所檚 travelling hockey fest. Ontario indie rock band Tokyo Police Club and Newfoundland musician Alan Doyle, the founding member of Great Big Sea, will be capping off the day with live performances.

Tokyo Police Club keyboardist Graham Wright expects those in attendance will be more focused on the music compared to Canada Day events at home.

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The band recently kicked off their final tour, and this performance will mark their last European show.

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Doyle, who has performed at Canada Day concerts in Ottawa, says he always wanted to be part of the celebration in London and he was delighted to finally get that chance.

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Canada Day at Trafalgar Square may be one of the most high-profile expat parties, but it害羞草研究所檚 not the only one. Statistics Canada estimates that more than four million Canadian citizens were living abroad in 2016, with the biggest expat community in the United States, followed by the U.K. and Australia.

Canada Day celebrations south of the border will include a party in Los Angeles on Sunday, hosted by non-profit organization Canadians Abroad and sponsored by the local Canadian consulate.

The event will feature Canadian menu staples such as Caesars and poutine, along with a DJ playing the Tragically Hip, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. Up to 300 people are expected to attend, but Canadians Abroad chairman David Ivkovic says a smaller crowd doesn害羞草研究所檛 mean less enthusiasm for the occasion.

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Another celebration is planned south of L.A. in Orange County, Calif., where the Canadian Expats organization is expecting 200 people to gather in a park.

Organization co-founder Robert Kelle says it害羞草研究所檚 especially important for Canadians in the U.S. to celebrate the holiday.

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Alex Goudge, The Canadian Press