Canada Day celebrations in Calgary
Canada Day 2025
On July 1, starting at 11 a.m., join friends and family on for a day of lively performances and activities that highlight our country’s diversity at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary), St. Patrick’s Island and the Municipal Building.
This year’s free and family-friendly celebration features an Indigenous Spotlight and Powwow, live music and will end with a fireworks show above Stampede Park. Other attractions throughout the day include cultural activities, performances, face painting, a street fair and more.
Featured events
Canada Day Main Stage Show
Join us at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland Main Stage with Emcee Megan Pierson for a free all-Canadian line-up of musical performances by Lu Kala, Aysanabee and headliner Sam Roberts Band. Show starts at 3:20 p.m.
View the full Main Stage scheduleCheck out some of the performances from the 2024 Main Stage below.
Fireworks
Canada Day will end with a fireworks show at approximately 11 p.m. launched from Stampede Park.
The best viewing location is at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary).
You can also watch the fireworks from wherever you typically go to see Stampede fireworks. Onsite viewing at Stampede Park will not be available.
Event schedule
Be a good neighbour while celebrating Canada Day by parking only where permitted, putting garbage where it belongs and keeping noise levels down when walking to and from the fireworks show.
Need help planning your day? With so many events and activities to choose from, use the events schedule to see the event locations, times and descriptions.
Getting around on Canada Day
Let our map be your guide. Find event locations, activities, first aid stations, washrooms and more.
View the mapEvent locations
Olympic Plaza will not be an event location for Canada Day 2025 due to the Olympic Plaza Transformation.
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
Home to the Indigenous Spotlight and Powwow and Canada Day main stage with a lineup of all-Canadian musicians.
- Canada Day Main Stage Evening Show
- Indigenous Spotlight and Powwow
- Indigenous Artisans Market
- Teaching Tipis and Trapper’s Tent
- Cultural Carousel - Interactive activities
- Coke Canada Rest & Refresh Area
- London Drugs health & wellness tent
- Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO photo booth and face painting
- Food vendors
St. Patrick's Island
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and the beautiful park.
- Three stages with live music (Trout Beach, The Rise & Confluence Plaza)
- Face painting and airbrush tattoos
- Playground and picnic spots
- Food vendors
Municipal Building
Get ready to experience traditional cultural clothing! A variety of cultural groups will showcase authentic attire, giving you the chance to try them on and capture the moment at the photo booth.
- Cultural Carousel - Cultural clothing spotlight
Road closures and parking
Road closures
East Village
July 1 at 6 a.m. - midnight
- 8th Ave. S.E. from 4th St. S.E. to 6th St. S.E.
- 6th St. S.E. from 9th Ave. S.E. to 8th Ave. S.E.
- 5th St. S.E. from 9th Ave. S.E. to 7th Ave. S.E.
Visit calgary.ca/trafficinfo for a list of current traffic incidents, road closures and detours.
Parking
On July 1, enjoy free parking in on-street ParkPlus zones and Calgary Parking parkades (with the exception of Arts Commons). Weekend rates apply at Arts Commons parkade and surface lots. Please note regular rates will be in effect at partner lots, such as TELUS Spark, University District, Calgary Zoo and Heritage Park.
We encourage Calgarians to consider transit, ride sharing, e-scooter or biking to come downtown for Canada Day festivities.
Nearby parkades/lots:
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Other Canada Day Events
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy free admission to the museum. There will be crafts, games, trivia, a video screening and more.
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11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Visit the vibrant annual street fair, with over 80 vendors, food trucks, musicians, activities for all ages and a beer garden.
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Noon – 4 p.m.
Visit Central Library to celebrate and recognize Canada’s many stories. Activities will include a special storytime, traditional Indigenous dancing demonstrations, musical performances and a citizenship ceremony for New Canadians.
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10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join Studio Bell for a music-filled Canada Day celebration with free admission powered by ATB! Explore Canada’s musical mosaic through exhibitions, live performances and hands-on activities for the whole family.
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11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Join King Eddy for a music-filled Canada Day celebration with free admission powered by ATB! Enjoy family-friendly live performances from Canadian artists on the main floor and the rooftop patio.
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11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy multicultural dances, martial arts, face painting, live music and more.
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