9820 107 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7
From live main-stage music to interactive family zones, Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature brings the province’s premier civic space to life with free programming for all ages.
Schedule:
7–9 AM Edmonton Canada Road Race – Head to the Legislature South Grounds for the morning runs.
7–10:30 AM Canada Day Pancake Breakfast – Enjoy a free breakfast on the Legislature South Grounds, hosted by the Aga Khan Council of Edmonton.
10–11:15 AM Canadian Citizenship Ceremony – Welcome Canada’s newest citizens during a special ceremony inside the Queen Elizabeth II Building.
11 AM – 5 PM Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre – Located in the Queen Elizabeth II Building. Drop in to explore the Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts, the Democracy Discovery Centre, and the Pehonan Theatre.
12–5 PM Main Stage – Head over to Violet King Henry Plaza for live performances. Catch the Welcome Ceremony from 12 PM to 12:30 PM, followed by Secondhand Dreamcar (1 PM to 2 PM), Uptown (2:30 PM to 3:30 PM), and Reuben and the Dark (4 PM to 5 PM).
12–5 PM Games Zone – Stop by the East Grounds for Olivia Flows Hula Hooping from 12:30 PM to 5 PM.
12:30–4:30 PM Open House – Walk through the Alberta Legislature Building. Bookings are not required.
12:30–5 PM Family Fun Zone – Located on the South Grounds. Catch live performers including Spandy Andy (12:45 PM to 1:45 PM), Delia Barnett (1:55 PM to 2:55 PM), Lakota Tootoosis (3:05 PM to 3:35 PM), and Ron Pearson Magic (3:45 PM to 4:45 PM). Tents featuring Zuma Crafts, Alberta Parks, and balloon artists will also run from 12:30 PM to 5 PM.
1–5 PM South Stage – Take in multicultural live performances at the South Grounds Bandshell, featuring Invasive Invasion (AB Parks Show) from 1 PM to 1:45 PM, Al Jabal Dance from 2 PM to 2:45 PM, Hong De Canada from 3 PM to 3:45 PM, and Tempo Franco Danse from 4 PM to 4:45 PM.
1–5 PM Roving Entertainment – Keep an eye out across the Legislature Grounds for Brasstactics, Hula Hoop Circus, Charlie Peters, and Dream Dance Circus. Balloon artists will also be at the Amphitheatre Central Grounds from 12:30 PM to 5 PM.