As Calgarians get ready to celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday, events will be taking place across the city to mark Canada Day.
“There is something to do for everyone, all day, all through the downtown and we’re looking forward to having you down here,” Sarah Iley manager of arts and culture for the City of Calgary said.
Here’s a list of exciting ways to celebrate on Sunday, July 1 in Calgary.
1. East Village street fair
The community of East Village will be hosting a street fair for all ages with food trucks, live music and a children’s area.
The vendors, food trucks and children’s area open at 10 a.m. Live music by Los Majes and Rick Poltaruk will be starting at 11 a.m.
Los Majes is a seven-piece Latin band from Calgary that has been playing for 15 years. Rick Poltaruk is a Christian blues singer from Yellowknife who has previously performed at venues in the North West Territories as well as Calgary.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: East Village District, 439 8 Avenue SE
2. Canada Day block party
The fifth annual Canada Day block party put on by MarketSpot will include a vendors market, live music, beer gardens and food trucks.
In previous years the event was held at Eau Claire but this year it will be moving to a bigger venue at the Max Bell Centre. According to the event’s website, this will allow for great views of the fireworks.
This all-ages event also has free kids activities running from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
When: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Where: Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail S.E.
3. Canada Day at Eau Claire Market
Eau Claire Market will have a variety of celebrations throughout the day on Canada Day, including live music, an artisan market and food trucks.
There will be a variety of free, family fun activities like face painting, a petting zoo and crafts.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Eau Claire Market Plaza
4. Canada Day Enmax fireworks
Starting at 11 p.m. a firework display will take place on the Centre Street Bridge.
According to the City of Calgary’s website, places like Riverfront Avenue, Nose Hill Park and Max Bell Center will be good viewing points.
When: 11 p.m. to 11:20 p.m.
Where: Centre Street Bridge
5. King Eddy Canada Day lumberjack party
The historic King Edward hotel is hosting live music and pub food to celebrate Canada’s birthday, according to the National Music Centre’s website.
There is a $10 cover charge to see performers Matt Blais, Bebe Buckskin and Jack Lumber Band.
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: King Edward Hotel, 438 9 Avenue S.E.
6. Heritage Park Canada Day
Celebrate the 151st year of Canada by learning all about its heritage. According to Heritage Park’s website guests can enjoy many forms of entertainment including a parade, line dancers, juggling and mini horses.
There will also be a free pancake breakfast to the first 2,018 guests at the park with paid admission before 10:30 a.m. on July 1.
The park will also have old-fashioned games and crafts.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Drive S.W.
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Festivities will also be held at Riverfront Avenue, Chinatown, Olympic Plaza and Prince’s Island Park. For a full list of Canada Day celebrations visit the City of Calgary’s website or ToDoCanada.ca.
How to get there
The City of Calgary will also be adjusting the hours and routes of its transit services to accommodate the holiday weekend. Calgarians are encouraged to walk, bike or research and take transit routes to Canada Day events.
According to the city, on July 1 and 2 transit will be providing a Sunday level of service, which means reduced routes and hours throughout the city.
Certain buses will also be detoured along a number of roads and routes — including the Centre Street Bridge, Riverfront Avenue and Memorial Drive — as areas will be closed or blocked off for Canada Day celebrations.
In addition to Canada Day detours, the Whitehorn and Rundle CTrain stations will be closed for maintenance from June 30 to July 2.
Street parking as well as Calgary Parking Authority parkade parking is free on July 1 except for the Arts Commons Parkade where holiday rates will be in effect, according to the city.
The city is also reminding people that there is no parking in alleyways and that ticketing and towing policies will be in effect throughout the long weekend.
For a full list of affected roads and routes, visit the special event road closures webpage.
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