For ten tasty days, residents and visitors alike can dine their way through Edmonton's core and discover a whole new world of scrumptious cuisine - at a fraction of the cost.

During Downtown Dining Week, patrons can enjoy lunch or dinner for $15, $25 or $50 at the finest downtown eateries. Each restaurant designs a custom, specialty-priced menu exclusively for Dining Week. Each price level comes with a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts.

"I have been taking part in Downtown Dining Week for over five years and have watched it grow and improve each and every year. Every March, several friends and I look forward to getting together and trying out as many old favourites and new concepts as possible. It gives us all an excuse to experience Edmonton's diverse restaurant scene. In my opinion, it is a festival in its own right and is definitely worth taking part in."
- Rick H., Downtown Dining Week Patron/Contest Winner

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In 2005, the Downtown Business Association partnered with the City of Edmonton to launch the Capital City Cleanup pilot project, in the Downtown core. As a result of its success, Capital City Cleanup has been expanded to address litter on a city-wide scale.

The City of Edmonton leads the way by increasing services provided throughout the city, including substantially increasing the amount of street cleaning and litter pick up in business districts, major roadways and entrances to our city. The Downtown Business Association follows the City's lead by encouraging downtown business owners to become Block Captains and Adopt-a-Block in the downtown area. The DBA also adopts a block of its own, and the Core Crew lends a hand by keeping their block clean on a regular basis. For details on the Capital City Cleanup Project, visit the City of Edmonton's website at www.edmonton.ca.

Discover Downtown Edmonton! From the past to the present, you'll get a peek at some of Edmonton's historic buildings and landmarks, along with information on the best places to experience art, entertainment, dining, and recreation in Downtown Edmonton!

Take a walk with the Downtown Business Association's Core Crew on a FREE one-hour guided tour of Downtown Edmonton, focusing on the Arts District and River Valley Vista. Tours occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm and begin at the Downtown Business Association office at 10121 Jasper Avenue.

The Downtown Business Association and City of Edmonton come together to present Edmontonians with Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up. The light up of the massive Christmas tree in Sir Winston Churchill Square and amazing fireworks show can be seen from all corners of the core.

During the afternoon, families are encouraged to come out to the Square for an afternoon of fun leading up to the light up ceremony. Enjoy arts & crafts, mascots, roving entertainment, shopping at the 104th Street City Market, activities with the Art Gallery of Alberta, live performances on stage, and Santa Claus himself!

Spread the holiday cheer by bringing down a donation for the Edmonton Food Bank or Santa's Anonymous. Check the Downtown Business Association's homepage for more detailed information.

The Downtown Business Association invites families to stake their spot in the Downtown pedways linking Commerce Place, Manulife Place, and Edmonton City Centre for an amazing lineup of holiday entertainment.

Mascots, dancing groups, marching bands, floats and of course, Santa himself, wind their way through the downtown pedway system spreading holiday cheer every December.

All parade entries face a panel of judges during the parade where they compete for a variety of awards including Best Dance Group, Best Marching Band and Best Overall Entry.

Join the fun as a participant, volunteer, partner, or sponsor in one or all of the events hosted by the Downtown Business Association! The following are some tips on how you can get involved:

Capital City Cleanup

Become a Block Captain and Adopt-a-Block in the Downtown to keep our city clean throughout the summer. Click here for more information about how to get involved with this City of Edmonton initiative.

Jingle On

Downtown's Indoor Santa Claus Parade and Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up 
There are endless opportunities to get involved in the Indoor Santa Claus Parade and Holiday Light Up initiatives. Enter a float or group in the parade, join as a sponsor for lights, candy, and hot chocolate, or volunteer as one of Santa's little helpers for the day.

VOLUNTEERS The Downtown Business Associatiion relys on its volunteer base to help make these events a success. If you would like to be a part of our year round volunteer family, click here for our application form and send it in today! Be a part of making Downtown a vibrant place to be!

If you would like to become a partner, sponsor, or participant, please contact:
 

Downtown Business Association
info@edmontondowntown.com
P: 780.424.4085

See the Events Calendar for a complete listing of downtown events