City Hall Plaza

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City Hall Plaza is the outdoor plaza immediately connected to City Hall, home to Edmonton municipal government. The plaza's dominant feature is the newly refurbished fountain, a community hub to splash in over the summer and skate on in winter. The plaza can be enjoyed by citizens and visitors, across all 4 seasons.

Lucion Spheres - moonGARDEN

December 1 - January 7: Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza welcome Lucion Spheres - moonGARDEN display!

Since its inauguration at the 2012 “Luminotherapy” event in Montreal, moonGARDEN has travelled the world, visiting the Fête des Lumières in Lyon, along with Brussels, Jerusalem, Moscow, Washington, Mexico City, Medellin, Houston and Beijing. The show has been seen by over 1 million people, and offers an unequivocal invitation into the world of dreams.
The show's atmosphere drew inspiration from set theory, a branch of mathematics that explores the concepts of sets and belonging. For us, moonGARDEN is the perfect metaphor for a more inclusive world.

The installation consists in 6 to 25 self-inflating spheres from 6 to 30 feet in diameter. The cut-outs are made by laser in keeping with a predefined storyline and then assembled on rotating platforms.

The sequence based on a single stream of light produces an enchanting animation reminiscent of the lamps that made shadows dance on the walls when we were kids.

Several pieces from the Edmonton Public Art collection and imagery from local artists were used as inspiration for the Lucion moonGARDEN display.

Location

City Hall Plaza, Edmonton, Alberta

Parking

Walking / Biking

Accessibility

Graded entry into the fountain and outdoor ice rink
Accessible washrooms and fountain/skate change room
Accessible Plaza and seating areas
Well-lit area

Hours

Effective January-February, 2024

Skate Change Room and Free Skate Rental Hours

Monday-Friday	5-9pm
Saturdays	noon-9pm
Sundays	noon-5pm

City Hall Skating Rink Hours

Daily	5am-11pm

Check Facility Notifications for skating rink status before visiting.

Upcoming Events

Date	Event Name	Time	Location
Dec 4-8	City of Edmonton - Holiday Magic Choral Program	11am-1:30pm	City Room
Dec 10	EKOSingers - Christmas Performance	2-3:30pm	City Room
Dec 16	FengHua Cultural Exchange Association - Song of FengHua	2-4:30pm	City Room
Dec 16	City of Edmonton - Bright Light Skate Night	4-8pm	City Hall Plaza
Dec 17	Alberta Music Teachers Association - Holiday Piano Performance	3-4pm	City Room
Jan 7	Edmonton Arts Council - Swing'n Skate	1-4pm	City Room & City Hall Plaza
Jan 13	Edmonton Arts Council - Swing'n Skate	1-4pm	City Room & City Hall Plaza
Jan 21	Edmonton Arts Council - Swing'n Skate	1-4pm	City Room & City Hall Plaza
Jan 28	Edmonton Arts Council - Swing'n Skate	1-4pm	City Room & City Hall Plaza
Jan 30	City of Edmonton - Community Peace Officer Induction Program Graduation	1-3pm	City Room

Note: Changes may occur as events are changed, confirmed or cancelled.

Features

Fountain
Cenotaph
Friendship Clock Tower
Holodomor
Madonna of the Wheat
Fountain / Skate Change Room

Covered Walkway — The covered walkway provides shelter from the elements so that everyone can experience the plaza year round.
East Formal Gardens - North — The gardens link both Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza. The north green space features the Madonna of the Wheat sculpture along with a friendship garden offering a respectful space for the raising of a tipi.

Amenities

Public washrooms within City Hall
Seasonal public washrooms and change facilities in the fountain/skate change room
Free internet access on Open City Wi-Fi
A Transit hub with the Churchill LRT Station, downtown bus routes and future Valley Line Platform connected to the site
Over 11,000 parking stalls within 800 meters
Bench seating throughout
The Hallway Cafe in City Hall
Venue is accessible
Connected to the Downtown Pedway system
Full range of electrical and mechanical services available

Event Bookings

City Hall's primary use in summer is the fountain, and during winter is recreational skating. Events may be considered outside of those seasons.

Booking

To get started, submit a Civic Events Application.

Fill Out Form

All events must be booked through Civic Events to:

Confirm the site can accommodate your event
Plan ahead for special services
Alert you to any conflicts with other groups coming to the same site or Sir Winston Churchill Square
Inform you of any additional permits or permissions that may be required

Costs

Bookable spaces available at $39.75/hour
Civic services fees and additional permits vary. A Liaison will work to outline additional costs before hosting your event. Examples include:
- Electrical services
- Vending Permit
- Road closures services
- Custodial services
- Corporate Security

For More Information

Civic Events and Festivals Section

Telephone	780-944-7740
Fax	780-944-0042
Email	civic.events@edmonton.ca

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