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What are you doing for Canada’s 146th birthday this year in Edmonton? It’s not that far away! There are many family friendly events organized by the city of Edmonton, culminating with the fireworks at 11pm. For those of us with babies and small children here is a small list of some of the events happening around the city before bed time.
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City Hall - Sir Winston Churchill Square
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Time: 1-44 D4 }1 ]+ [) y+ N
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Cost: Free
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3 k# U0 s9 K& R( w3 nEnjoy live music and dancing, kids’ crafts by The Works Art & Design Festival, cultural performances, temporary tatoos, City Hall tours, display booths and much more. A Canada Day ceremony will take place at 1pm in the City Room.
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Time: 11-4- H A2 Q) T4 c" S4 B+ a' {# u# u
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Cost: admission rates apply
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9 d) H b' U, }% R% j/ j( }2 hVisit the Canadian animals, eat a red and white cupcake, celebrate Lucy’s birthday and enjoy a wonderful mix of family activities and entertainment. Regular admission rates apply.
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Cost: admission rates apply (you can buy advance tickets online)
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0 O* [+ ]. E& o tJoin the park-wide celebration of Dominion Day. Visitors will be treated to a parade and a delicious slice of free cake (while supplies last) inside Blatchford Field Air Hangar. Throughout the day, music, games, and historical vignettes will add to the ambience of the park.0 e% `% a0 q7 w8 {
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Time: Noon – 4
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/ G0 [ a% V; w* b; AEnjoy live music, Canada Day crafts, patriotic face painting and family fun. Search the pyramids for Canadian symbols and enjoy a Canada-themed treat.
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Fireworks
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Time: 11pm
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. L% x f( Q1 W5 QIf you’re lucky enough to be able to take the kids to the fireworks or find a baby sitter, here are the locations the City is suggesting for optimal viewing for the fireworks! Remember, parking will be minimal, so please take the transit if you can.
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Good viewing locations:
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■Victoria Park (River Valley Road)
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■Dantzer’s Hill (below Queen Elizabeth Park)
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, D0 e) F" i& R# G3 ?Telus Field is offering a reduced admission price of $4 per person after the 8th inning of the Edmonton Prospects vs. the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets game for those who wish to view the fireworks. Food concessions will be open until 10:30pm.* ~/ y9 Y: w8 P8 H
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■109 St. (between Saskatchewan Drive & the High Level Bridge)
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+ V+ j# B/ J9 ?/ NAccess is restricted in Kinsmen Park, Walterdale Hill, High Level & Menzies Bridges after road closure times. Kinsmen playground and picnic area are closed on Canada Day.
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Road Closures for Fireworks Finale
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' t8 I& K2 J& x, A8 ^# w4 C# ZExpect traffic delays two hours before the fireworks and 90 minutes after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help to make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone. For road closure details visit Road and Traffic updates.
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2 Z( v r& Q7 }Usual restrictions and increased parking bans will be in effect. With minimal parking in the area of many venues, Edmontonians are encouraged to take the bus or LRT. Vehicles illegally parked will be tagged and towed.+ ?; `9 A. N) B; m! ]! K1 M$ R5 [
8 {+ O3 J9 X! { W1 dEvent ParkingUsual restrictions and increased parking bans will be in effect. With minimal parking in the area of many venues, Edmontonians are encouraged to take the bus or LRT. Vehicles illegally parked will be tagged and towed.
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发表于 2013-6-27 13:32
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发表于 2013-6-27 15:07
