There are so many ways to celebrate the Maple Leaf forever. Here are all the events we could find to celebrate Canada Day in style.
First Nations Powwow
Prince’s Island Park
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Explore a proud part of Canada’s heritage at a Traditional Powwow presented by Bow Valley College’s Iniikokaan Aboriginal Centre. Join us as we celebrate cultural sharing of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people to all Canadians. Visit Calgary.ca/canadaday for more infomation
Canada Day Celebrations
Heritage Park Historical Village
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Start the morning off with a complimentary pancake breakfast, and then enjoy a Dominion Day parade, mini chuck wagon races, family games, crafts, a BBQ tent and entertainment! Visit the heritagepark.ca for more information
Living Flag presented by Calgary AfterSchool
Prince’s Island Park
11 a.m. – Noon
Don your red or white and be part of a living version of Canada’s flag! Show off your Canadian spirit in this fun, family friendly Canada Day tradition since 2012. The first three thousand people to check-in are invited to receive a free red or white t-shirt to participate in this enormously popular activity. Anyone else wearing red or white is welcome to join as well. For more information, visit Calgary.ca/canadaday
Canada Day Celebrations
Calaway Park
10:00 am - 7:00
There will be fun for the whole family! Visit calawaypark.ca for more information
Food Truck Roundup
(between the YMCA and Eau Claire Market)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Food trucks a plenty will be serving up some of Calgary’s most popular street eats at Festival Market near Eau Claire. Have a seat in the laid-back dining hub, or bring a blanket and have a picnic nearby. Local DJs will be spinning tunes for your enjoyment while you refuel before the evening’s festivities. For more information, visit Calgary.ca/canadaday
Riverfront Festivities
Riverfront Avenue
Harry Hays Building (On the North lawn facing the Bow River) – Stage show 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Official Canada Day ceremonies kick off in the early evening and the stage will erupt with some of Canada’s most acclaimed performing artists and the incredible fireworks show at the end of the evening. Visit Calgary.ca/canadaday for more information.
Eau Claire Market
Centre Court and North Plaza
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come down to Eau Claire Market for an afternoon of fun for the family. Experience a variety of local entertainment featuring a magic show, jugglers, dancing and the Farmer’s Market with live music on the North Plaza. Visit eauclairemarket.com for more information
Chinatown Fest
3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Last year’s debut Canada Day in Chinatown celebration returns by popular demand! Come enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes that you have grown to love of Calgary’s Chinatown, and celebrate Canada’s birthday with us.
Downtown Calgary
Stephen Avenue Walk
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy the #IAMDOWNTOWN experience with the Soundtown Music Experience or take on the Barclay Parade Scavenger Hunt. The first 100 completed forms will receive a prize and all completed forms will be entered to win a grand prize. Visit calgarydowntown.com/files/000050.pdf for a list of clues
Calgary Stampede Canada Day & Harry the Horse Birthday Bash
Olympic Plaza
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the whole family to celebrate Canada Day and the 30th birthday of Harry the Horse! Activities throughout the day include stage entertainment, photo booths, interactive displays, and a whole lot more. Visit calgarystampede.com for more.
East Village Street Fair, Show & Shine and 5th Street Square
Various locations in East Village
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy family fun at the East Village Street Fair including craft and artisan vendors, children’s activities and local performances. Don’t miss the Show & Shine, Calgary’s premier classic car show!
Fort Calgary
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of the city of Calgary with family fun, history, culture, and free outdoor activities for all ages. Visit fortcalgary.com
Celebrate Canada at Prairie Winds Park
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Canada Day celebration includes flag hoisting and national anthem, greetings by federal, provincial, civic and community leaders, complimentary refreshments, displays, educational activities, recreation and games for kids, and guided tours of Baitun Nur Mosque. Visit celebratecanada.ca for more information.
Canada Day Multi-Cultural Celebrations
Okotoks Recreation Centre at Ball Diamond
1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Okotoks Recreation Centre at Ball Diamond 10 for activities to celebrate the birth of our nation. In the event of poor weather, all activities will be moved indoors to the Curling Rink. Visit www. okotoks.ca/canadaday for more information
110th Running of the Millarville Races
12:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, the Millarville Races have been an annual tradition since 1905. Children can also participate in activities, such as: face-painting, a petting zoo, foot races and more! Visit millarvilleracetrack.com/millarville-events/races/ for more information.
Canada Day Parade
10:00 a.m.
2015 the Canada Day Parade will take place on Main Street from 10 a.m. to noon. The fireworks will take place at Chinook Winds Park at 10:30 p.m. Visit airdrieparades.com for more information.
FIREWORKS presented by Hudson’s Bay
Centre Street Bridge
10:45 p.m.
Set against a breath-taking backdrop of Calgary’s skyline and the setting sun beyond the Canadian Rockies, the 2015 Canada Day Fireworks presented by Hudson’s Bay will hit the horizon with a bang. This world-class fireworks show is synchronized with live music broadcast on 101.5 Kool FM and 95.3 The Peak.Visit Calgary.ca/canadaday for more infomation.
Dawgs Game & Fireworks
Okotoks
Seaman Stadium
The Okotoks Dawgs play host to the Moose Jaw Miller Express. The game starts at 7:05 PM, then enjoy the spectacular fireworks show immediately following the end of the game.
Airdrie
The fireworks will take place at Chinook Winds Park at 10:30 p.m.
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