Celebrate Canada Day in Calgary with free concerts and fireworks

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The City of Calgary plans to celebrate the nation’s 147th birthday with a literal bang as a firework display will end a day of free activities for Calgarians of all ages.

Canada Day events on Tuesday, July 1 are scheduled to include:

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Canada Day at Fort Calgary

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Nations Powwow at Prince’s Island Park

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Stephen Avenue Walk Canada Day Street Party

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Creation of a living Canada flag on Riverfront Ave (between 1 St. S.E. and Macleod Trail)

4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Chinatown Night Market

5:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

Food Truck Roundup & BassBus in the Festival Market along the Eau Claire promenade

6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

Live music on the Riverfront Stage (north lawn of the Harry Hays building)

Performances from Canadian musical acts including:

10:45 p.m.

Fireworks (Centre Street Bridge)

For more information visit Canada DaYYC