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Canada Day in Calgary 2024

Canada Day falls on a Monday this year so look forward to an extra long weekend!

City of Calgary Fireworks

⏰ July 1, 11pm


Canada Day will end with a firework show launched from Stampede Park.  The display will light up the sky in the downtown core and surrounding areas.

City Fireworks

Canada Day at Heritage Park

⏰ July 1, 10am-5pm


  • Canada Day High Tea 
  • Heritage Park celebrates its 60th Birthday
  • First 1,000 guests in the gate get a mini butter tart
  • Heritage Park Members and Heritage Club Members: Free Admission

Heritage Park

119th Annual Millarville Races

 ⏰ Gates 10am

⏰ Race 12pm


  • Entertaining for whole family
  • Sack races for children
  • 60 vendor market on site
  • Opportunity to dress  in your Derby best!

Races

Bowness Fest

This is the year to celebrate in Bowness with the their biggest

celebration and community party yet! 


  • Over a dozen food trucks  
  • Live0 performances all day
  • Free BBQ lunch 
  • Cake! 🎂

Bowness Fest

East Village Street Fair

 ⏰ July 1 11am-5pm


The East Village Street Fair is held annually on Canada Day along 8 Avenue SE (between 6 St & 5 St SE + 5th Street Square).  Includes beer gardens! 🍺

East Village Street Fair

St. Patrick's Island

Enjoy family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful park.


  • 3 stages with art and music performers 
  • Face painting and airbrush tattoos 
  • Crafts and activity tents 
  • Playground area
  • Picnic spots 
  • Food trucks  
  • Calgary Fire Department water vessel display

St Patricks Island

Studio Bell & King Eddy

 ⏰ 10AM-8:30PM


You're invited to a building-wide bash to celebrate this milestone! Explore Canada’s musical mosaic through new exhibitions, catch live performances by Canadian artists, and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family.  📍 850 4 St. SE, Calgary

Studio Bell - National Music Centre

Olympic Plaza & Municipal Building

Get together for a great day of music and cultural performances.


  • Live music 
  • Cultural performances in the Municipal Building Plaza 
  • Food trucks 
  • 228 8 Ave SE

Studio Bell - National Music Centre

Canada Day at The Central Library

Free activities and programs to celebrate and recognize Canada’s many stories. 📚 Activities will include traditional Indigenous dancing demonstrations, outdoor musical performances, and a citizenship ceremony for New Canadians.

Calgary Central Library

More Canada Day Events

  1. Indian Society of Calgary presents Canada Day Fest 4-8pm at Millennium Park
  2. The Home Town Market at Burwood Music Festival in Currie 8am-4pm
  3. Canada Day Party at National on 10th Goes from 2pm until late
  4. The Canada Day Jam at Pixel Park 1pm-2:30pm
  5. Canada Day Family Festival at the Genesis Centre 2pm-10pm
  6. Canada Day Showcase At Trolly 5. 🍻  3-7pm & $5 All Day Happy Hour 


Sunday June 30th Events

  1. Jamesons - All Day Happy Hour - 50% off Wings & The Frontiers Live 1-7PM
  2. Summer Madness at Modern Love 
  3. Summer Latin Party at Barcelona
  4. Red, White & Yahoo at Ranchman's
  5. Sunday Scaries at The Back Alley
  6. Canada Day Celebrations at Spruce Meadows 
  7. Canada Day At Dusk At Century Downs Casino & Raceway  - 2025
  8. Canada Day Bash At Drink Tubbys 
  9. Lounge XVIII Red & White Canada Day Weekend

Only In Canada - Fun Facts

While the fireworks are going off, these facts will blow your friends away! 😮

1. A Sticky Situation: The Largest Heists in Canadian History Involving Maple Syrup!

  • Between August 2011 and July 2012, a staggering 95,000 barrels (or 2,000 tons) of maple syrup were stolen, amounting to an incredible $18.7 million. This infamous heist is one of the largest in Canadian history. (Source)


2. Not the Canadian Goose, but the Beaver is the National Animal of Canada!

  • While many might think the Canadian Goose is the national animal, it's actually the beaver. This industrious rodent holds a special place in the nation's heart.. 🦫 (source)


3. Cold Temps: The Coldest Recorded Temperature in Canada 🥶

  • The coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada is a bone-chilling -63°C. This frigid record wasn't set in Calgary but in the Yukon back in 1967. (Source)


4. Canada Eats More Doughnuts than any Other Country in the World

  • Over 1 billion doughnuts are consumed annually by Canada's 30 million people. You can blame Tim Hortons for this delicious statistic! (Source) 🍩🍩🍩


5. The Hawaiian Pizza was Invented in Canada

  • Contrary to popular belief, the Hawaiian pizza was actually created in Canada!  🍕 It was in 1962 by a Greek immigrant named Sam Panopoulos. (Source) 

 A CANADIAN THROWBACK WITH ALL THE FEELS 


Do you remember this classic? 🍻

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