Canada Day (July 1) marks the anniversary of Confederation and also offers us time to learn, reflect, commit to understanding the truth and move ahead towards reconciliation.
The City of Edmonton acknowledges the traditional land on which we reside is in Treaty 6 Territory. We do this to create awareness that we are all treaty members, and to show recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples and the traditional territories in which we live and work.
Fireworks Show
Date: Wednesday July 1, 2026
Time: 11pm
This year’s Canada Day fireworks are set to soar over Edmonton's central River Valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River on July 1. The fireworks will be live-streamed by CBC Edmonton for anyone who would like to watch from home.
Thank you to the Government of Canada for providing funding for the Canada Day fireworks in Edmonton.
Excellent Viewing Locations (Direct Sightline)
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Hill
- River Valley Road shared pathway
- Victoria Park
- Constable Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 Street north)
Good Viewing Locations (Indirect Sightline)
- Alberta Legislature Grounds
- Walterdale Hill Road sidewalks and east Promenade
- Government House Park
- 109 Street (between Saskatchewan Drive and the High Level Bridge)
Note: No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park. Pedestrian access will be unavailable in Kinsmen Park, including trail access, after road closures are in effect. Kinsmen playground and picnic areas are closed starting at 6am on Canada Day.
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
These roads, bridges and parking lots will be closed for Canada Day, starting at the times shown and ending at 11:59pm on July 1, unless otherwise specified.
Road Closure Schedule
Residents are encouraged to plan for traffic delays 2 hours before and after the fireworks show. Please be patient and courteous to help make travel safe for everyone. Roads surrounding the event grounds will be closed at various times throughout the day.
For details, view the following schedule or check the Current Traffic Disruptions map.
6am:
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Indigenous Art Park : ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ parking lots
- Fortway Road north of Royal Glenora Club parking lot entrance
- River Valley Road, westbound from 105 Street to Groat Road Bridge (until 9am)
- Groat Road southbound, from Groat Road Bridge to 107 Avenue (until 8:30am)
- Groat Road Bridge (until 8:30am)
- 99 Avenue, from 107 Street to 108 Street
- Fortway Drive, from Royal Glenora Club to 96 Avenue
- 96 Avenue, from 106 Street to Fortway Drive (until 6pm)
- 107 Street, from 98 Avenue to Fortway Drive (until 6pm)
7am:
- Emily Murphy Park Road, from Groat Road to 116 Street (until 9am)
- Saskatchewan Drive, from 111 Street to 116 Street (until 9am)
8pm:
- Kinsmen Sports Centre and Queen Elizabeth Pool parking lot
9:30pm:
- River Valley Road (westbound traffic permitted from Victoria Golf Course and the Royal Glenora Club)
9:45pm:
- Menzies LRT bridge: pedestrian level closed
- High Level Bridge sidewalks closed (both sides)
- Walterdale Hill
- Walterdale Bridge: closed to vehicles; pedestrian access open (both sides)
- Queen Elizabeth Park Road
- 107 Street, from 98 Avenue to Jasper Avenue
- 109 Street northbound, from 87 Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive
- 104 Street, south of 96 Avenue
10:15pm:
- High Level Bridge: closed to vehicles
11pm:
- 97 Avenue, from 105 Street to 109 Street
- 109 Street, from 97 Avenue to 100 Avenue
7:30pm
- 66 Street, from 28 Avenue to 23 Avenue
10:45pm
- 23 Avenue, from 66 Street to Mill Woods Road
- 28 Avenue, from 66 Street to Mill Woods Road
- Mill Woods Road, from 23 Avenue to 28 Avenue
- 23 Avenue at 50 Street: closed to westbound traffic
- 28 Avenue at 50 Street: closed to westbound traffic
- 66 Street at 34 Avenue: closed to southbound traffic
The roads around the Lendrum Athletic Park will be closed from 8:55am-3:30pm.
- 113 A Street, from 54 Avenue to 57 Avenue
- 56 Avenue, from 113 Street to 113 A Street
- 113 Street, from 55 Avenue to 56 Avenue
- 55 Avenue, from 113 Street to 113 A Street
- 54 Avenue, from 113 A Street to 114 Street
- 114 Street, from 54 Avenue to 57 Avenue
- 57 Avenue, from 113 A Street to 114 Street
Downtown Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect. “No parking” signs and “no stopping” signs will be installed early on July 1 to ensure lanes are clear of vehicles during peak traffic times.
There will be no stopping or parking from 7pm until midnight at these locations:
- 109 Street, between 99 Avenue and 104 Avenue
- 109 Street, between 82 Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive
- 107 Street, between 99 Avenue and 102 Avenue
- 105 Street, between 102 Avenue and 104 Avenue
- River Valley Road, from 105 Street to Groat Road
After 8pm, parking will not be available at the Kinsmen Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Pool or Victoria Park Site #6 picnic shelter.
ETS Canada Day Service
All ETS bus routes will operate on their regular Sunday schedules, with additional service for the fireworks display.
- Capital Line trains will run every 15 minutes until approximately 9:30pm, and then every 10 minutes until 1:30am on July 2.
- Valley Line Southeast trains will run on their regular Sunday schedule, every 15 minutes throughout the day.
Riders are encouraged to plan ahead and expect travel delays both before and after the fireworks display. See Transit to plan your trip. For more details, see Transit News.
Cautions For and During Fireworks
The following pedestrian access across the North Saskatchewan River will be unavailable from 9:45pm until 30 minutes after the fireworks:
- High Level Bridge
- 109 Street southbound, from 97 Avenue/ High Level Bridge to 87 Avenue
- Menzies Bridge
Pedestrian access across the river will be available via the Groat Road Bridge, James Macdonald Bridge, Walterdale Bridge and the Low Level Bridge.
Watercraft may be taken out on the river to view the fireworks. A portion of the river to the north of the launch zone at Kinsmen Park (from approximately the Menzies Bridge to the Walterdale Bridge) will be blocked off to all watercraft during the fireworks. For public safety, the Public Spaces Bylaw requires life jackets to be worn at all times while in, on or holding onto anything used as water transportation on the North Saskatchewan River. Before taking watercraft out on the North Saskatchewan River, check boat launch notifications as closures may occur.
For public safety and the integrity of the fireworks display, operating drones is strictly forbidden within and around the Canada Day fireworks zones. In Edmonton, effective May 2025, the updated Public Spaces Bylaw mandates permits for all drone operations on City property. Launching or landing recreational drones is prohibited on public land; takeoffs must occur from private property with the landowner's explicit permission and in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. Additional drone regulations include permits for flights over advertised events and designated areas. Non-compliance may result in fines and equipment confiscation.
Fireworks can be extremely dangerous and disruptive to individuals, property and the environment, particularly in dry conditions, if not used or handled correctly.
Only certified professionals with an approved fireworks permit issued by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services are allowed to use fireworks within Edmonton’s city limits. Always follow permit guidelines and check if there is a fire ban in effect before use and make sure wind conditions are safe.
Under the City of Edmonton’s Public Spaces Bylaw and Community Standards Bylaw 14600, any use of fireworks without proper permits is illegal and subject to enforcement, which can include fines of up to $10,000. Learn more at Fireworks Permits and Safety and connect with the Fire Prevention Office at FirePrevention@edmonton.ca for further information.
Time: noon-5pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate Canada Day at one of the most picturesque places in our province. The Alberta Legislature Grounds will feature free, family-friendly entertainment and activities, including food trucks, ceremonial events and live performances.
The Works Art and Design Festival will fill Sir Winston Churchill Square with art and music. Visual art installations, food trucks and tours open at 11am. Art-making workshops for all ages run from noon-8pm. Enjoy music on The Works Street Stage from noon to 10pm. View the full schedule.
Pack your sunscreen, your beach towel and some snacks to splash away your Canada Day in the City Hall Plaza fountain.
While downtown, be sure to add the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Royal Alberta Museum to your itinerary. Complete your Canada Day by visiting one of downtown Edmonton’s many fine bars and restaurants in the Entertainment Districts.
Event Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: Regular admission
Join us for a wild celebration at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! We’re throwing a party to celebrate all animals that call Canada home. Enjoy activity tables, animal talks, roving entertainment and a Canadian animal scavenger hunt, or check out Mission Safari, an interactive and multi-level maze.
Facility Hours: 10am-5pm
Cost: Regular admission
Celebrate the diverse stories that shape our country. Fort Edmonton Park comes alive with Indigenous drumming, dancing, cultural teachings, live music from the Bullies of Basin Street, Caribbean performances and roving entertainment, family activities and immersive experiences with the Edmonton House Brigade. Travel through different eras, discover traditions from a variety of cultures and enjoy a day filled with entertainment, learning and connection as history is brought to life around you.
Get ready to swing into action. All City golf courses - Riverside, Rundle and Victoria, as well as the Victoria Driving Range are open for the season and open on Canada Day. Check out @coe_golf on Instagram for specials, events and contests.
Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup
Watch three FIFA World Cup Games live at the ICE District Fan Park. Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup is a free, family-friendly watch party with live match viewings on the Fan Park screens, soccer-themed activities, cultural programming, local food, live music and pure YEG energy.
Time: 2-11pm
Location: Mill Woods Park, 66 Street and 23 Avenue
Cost: Free
The 34th annual Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration celebrates our nation’s rich history and the diversity of the Mill Woods community with a free and inclusive event featuring multicultural performances, dance, music, fun and fireworks. Fireworks display starts at 11pm.
Event Time: noon-4pm
Facility Hours: 10am-5pm
Cost: Regular admission
The Hundred Acre Wood is coming to the Muttart Conservatory just in time for Canada Day! Join us for an un-bear-ably sweet celebration! Find Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the forest and spend the afternoon crafting, planting and searching for storybook treasures in the pyramids.
The City’s Outdoor Pools are open for the long weekend. Outdoor pool openings are dependent on weather and air quality conditions. Check Facility Notifications for the latest status. The status is updated daily at 10am and 2pm. Outdoor pool closures are determined by temperature (below 18 °C).
Event Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free - donations welcomed
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum is hosting an open house at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre from 10am-2pm. Military vehicles from Valour Park and galleries will be available for viewing alongside an obstacle course for kids and interactive activities.
Celebrate Canada Day at one of the City's 78 Spray Parks, or visit one of the City’s 21 Recreation and Leisure Centres.
Please note, some recreation centres are closed for maintenance. The City Hall fountain and outdoor spray parks will close in the event of extreme weather conditions, and the Kinsmen spray park will close at 7pm on July 1. For more information and current status updates, please check Facility Notifications page or Spray Park map. For Recreation Centre hours and admission information, see Recreation Centres.
Edmonton’s river valley is one of North America’s largest urban park systems with over 180 km of maintained pathways and over 25 major parks. Explore the vast network of trails through walking, hiking, cycling and water access through paddling. Book a picnic site and use the trail maps or DiscoverYeg map to inspire you to discover new places to explore year-round.
All Canada Day events may be subject to change in the event of extreme weather conditions. Please check with individual event organizers or see Facility Notifications for status updates prior to heading out.