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The City of Edmonton celebrates Canada's 141st birthday with fun filled events throughout the day. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, free barbecues, parades and birthday cake then take in the Fireworks Finale at 11 p.m. Fireworks launch from Kinsman park. ; o2 S" i+ D; v9 Z1 f& U+ X7 S
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0 ~/ x2 a6 p$ \& A9 w10:00am–6:00pm Dominion Day at Fort Edmonton Park
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Costumed interpreters tell what Dominion Day means to them and when the day became Canada Day! / v# @; P$ b6 F# a" U# V$ C
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Old-fashioned games, races and dances. 4 c7 J3 e0 }+ [" @' i
Irish tunes performed by the McGarrigles.
1 X" g$ |4 X# \0 TThistle Hill Farm Petting Zoo. - b' ?7 P# C3 @+ f% T- x
Costumed interpreters will demonstrate Aboriginal handicrafts at the Cree camp. % r! p1 \) ~9 e) f, N
Visit the 1920s Midway. Ride the Ferris wheel and carousel or play games. Visit the old-fashioned candy and toy shop, Treats and Treasures.4 u2 P/ b4 X2 u. B; G# [
# ~# i4 k- M# D* VAvoid event day line-ups! Buy your Fort Edmonton Park annual pass in advance at any City of Edmonton Recreation Facility and bypass line-ups when you visit on Canada Day!
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Hours vary by location Cool Off on Canada Day1 |2 J% t. ~+ L; E4 L
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Spend some quality time with your family at a City of Edmonton recreation centre this Canada Day. Go for a swim, try out a waterslide or wave pool, fit in a workout, or just relax in a hot tub or steam room. Regular admission applies. For holiday hours, visit the Recreation Centres page, call your favorite facility, or for general information call 780-496-7946. A9 D1 K3 v5 i9 J- ]! s3 P/ N
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( f5 F3 F2 O8 M$ K x11:00am-4:00pm Valley Zoo’s 49th Birthday Bash!
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Canadian heritage entertainers Les Bucherons perform throughout the day. : L" S3 V8 D# y, @ b8 O2 s
7 f' v; M. G' w) g7 |$ }Complimentary 18-hole round of Amazing Animal Mini Golf. , @; t; K6 I4 ?. J8 [5 }
Create a Canada Day crown, a crayon ?reworks craft or a Canada day clay critter.
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( P3 \# _3 s6 Y, VLocal sports celebrities signing autograph. , P+ T& f4 X2 { }# b% }1 m
Slap shot hockey, baseball target toss and Eskimos Energy Team football games. 8 s" W3 V! o& F) A7 R+ e9 c
Animal encounters, educational talks, hands-on science experiments, face painting.
8 f F8 [8 x T% ZAvoid event day line-ups! Buy your Valley Zoo annual pass in advance at any City of Edmonton Recreation Facility and bypass line-ups when you visit on Canada Day!
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T* X) U2 c$ d9 X/ M" Y- WCanada Day Ceremony at 12:15 pm in the City Room with Mayor Mandel. Live entertainment, cake, crafts, displays.$ v# @: L: g0 I v
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; l) x9 K0 s: F- h f1:00pm-6:00pm 1st Annual Northeast Edmonton Celebrates Canada Day at Borden Park2 R! t, v' D# f u, p
: y, J! F4 K; FFree admission to Border Park Outdoor Pool, free BBQ, live entertainment, family activities, cake. 112 Avenue and 73 Street.
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( D- k7 S9 ?1 C) V- S& A6:30am-9:30am Canada Day Road Race% `3 o1 [: ]/ A" M( ^! D; z5 E( l! s: T
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Road Closures
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Groat Bridge (one lane southbound) ' ]$ } T) h& X- o5 r, k
Emily Murphy Park Road (closed) ( L6 [' |" ?) a: u6 Q2 e' {7 `6 F) F
Saskatchewan Drive in the Windsor Park Community (closed)
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12:00pm-3:30pm Silly Summer Parade
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9 s7 A4 `5 y5 TStarts at Queen Alex school 7730 106 St. west on Whyte Ave. to 108 St.: Y( N* N, e/ D5 d
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108 St. from 78 Ave. to Whyte Ave. (closed)
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# T5 n$ j$ R0 Y9 B8 h7:00am-5:00pm Alberta Legislature Canada Day Open House
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( R0 M1 l! G A" g7:00am-9:00am Free pancake breakfast Canada Day walk and runs
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2:00pm-9:00pm Canada Day Festival at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park" b' j: F' G3 j& n" {, l" B
9 Z9 v7 t" ?# ULive entertainment, crafts, family activities
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+ s( s8 ^. J& o8 g7 H1:00pm-11:15pm Millwoods Celebrates Canada Day$ I# g6 u5 S& |! _8 U* t
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Millwoods Park, 66 St. & 23 Ave. Family activities and fireworks) t' Z# z$ ~. q/ r
/ i) {7 ], d3 h; e3 l( d+ U. e) y11:00pm Millwoods Fireworks Display- K7 x6 E/ A( H1 D& ?; R& f
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0 A' F$ C8 z, w9 q9:00pm 66 St. from 23 Ave. to 28 Ave. (closed)
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11:00pm 28 Ave. from 66 St. to Millwoods Road (closed)
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9:00pm-11:00pm Great Divide Waterfall6 j% E# l" V. X; U
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Spectacular fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley parks & the North Saskatchewan River. River Valley - Kinsmen Park Launch Site2 a. A9 v6 [7 [% J
Good Viewing Locations:
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9 v4 d4 x# s, I: ^6 vDantzer’s Hill (below Queen Elizabeth Park) ) p/ Y: n' a: f4 t# I0 C
Government House Park (Groat Road & River Valley Road)
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Other Viewing Areas Once Road Closures are in Effect:
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Expect traffic delays two hours before the fireworks and 90 minutes after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone.
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) m4 A: O; E) w7 T/ F6:00pm Kinsmen parking lot (limited access)
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9:45pm Walterdale Hill & Queen Elizabeth Hill (closed) 104 St. south of 96 Ave. (closed) 107 St. from 98 Ave. to Jasper Ave. (closed) Sidewalk closed High Level Bridge
% d2 O& {. ]; W( ]1 ]. w10:15pm High Level Bridge (closed) Walterdale Bridge (closed) Menzies LRT Bridge (closed) 109 St. from 87 Ave. to High Level Bridge /97 Ave. (closed) ( l9 B5 L+ H& s+ Y+ l* @
11:00pm 97 Ave. from 105 St. to 109 St. (closed) 109 St. from 97 Ave. to 100 Ave. (closed) " {6 p4 f. Z* F' k" z
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Event Parking
3 d4 u( ]( w$ P% r/ \$ K. kIncreased parking bans will be necessary to maximize traffic and pedestrian flow. With minimal parking in the area of many venues, Edmontonians are encouraged to take the bus or LRT. Usual parking restrictions will be in effect. Vehicles illegally parked on parkland or city boulevard will be tagged.
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Transit
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5 X) K) ?' G+ t& r5 rSpecial Fireworks Service
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West Edmonton Mall (along Route 1)
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Mill Woods (along Route 8), ) k( B# c6 i, c' {
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Transit Centres have been added to provide service before and after the fireworks display. % v% p" B" J* n+ V8 z) s- t$ v. c
Service will begin at approximately 9 pm.
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Transit Information Lines operate 8 am to 5:30 pm July 1. ETS Customer Services Centre, Commendations & Concerns, Lost & Found, DATS Booking office are closed July 1. If you need assistance call DATS Dispatch at 496-45672 @; C; v; |. f, H: X) O$ H
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