There is no shortage of Canada Day activities in Southwest Alberta.  The only question is what are you going to do? Don’t forget Parks Canada will waive its entry fee to national parks and national historic sites on Canada Day.

 Here is a list of events from across the region.

Lethbridge

Events schedule for Lethbridge's Henderson Park

10am– Red Dress 5k run (Japanese Gardens)

Noon– Lethbridge Community Silver Band

1pm—Ammena Dancers: They dance pretty Mid-Eastern dances. 2pm—Richy Roys Emergency Magical Service

3pm—Southern Flyer

3:35—Uof L Global Drums

 4pm—Opening Ceremonies –piped in by Royal Canadian Legion ,  O’Canada,  Greetings from dignitaries

4:20pm—Desert Wind Belly Dancers 5pm—Evening Show Trevor Panczak & Rough Stock: Trevor is a local country favourite.

6pm—Chinook Community Orchestra

7pm—Lethbridge Community Gold Band

8pm—Glen Coulee: They play folk and blues really well. 9pm—Hippodrome: These guys and girls play energetic funk fused, ’70s style dance music.

10:00—Fast Times: They play classic rock hits and some originals.

11:00—Fireworks

The Lethbridge Bulls baseball team have a full slate of events surrounding their double header with the Medicine Hat Mavericks.  Here is a look at what's going on at Spitz Stadium.

8:00 am

• Pancake Breakfast
• $3.00 all you can eat pancakes, 3 sausages & Scrambled Eggs

10:00 am

• The Great Canadian Hairdo for the Terry Fox Foundation

10:30 am

• Family Introduction to Baseball

12:00 pm

• Kids Carnival
• This carnival will have a Bouncy Castle from Astro Jump
• Free Horse and carriage rides
• Face painting
• Helium filled Balloons

2:05 pm

• Lethbridge Bulls Vs Medicine Hat Mavericks, Game 1

7:35 pm

• Sun Life Financial presents Lethbridge Bulls Vs Medicine Hat Maverick
• Kris Versteeg will be making an appearance as an honorary guest of the Lethbridge Bulls & Sun Life Financial

11:00 pm

• Fireworks

Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens

Canada Flags and Stickers
11:00am-2:00 pm Origami lessons,
Lantern decorating
1:00 pm O’Canada
2:30pm Calligraphy demonstrations
3:30 pm Japanese Fables
9:30pm-11:30 Gardens re-open for fireworks


Fort Whoop Up—Admission $2
Horse-drawn Wagon Ride (additional
cost)
Complimentary Birthday Cake and
Traditional music in the Saloon
“Voices of the Past” - local history
Steer roping
Story telling
Rope making


Galt Gardens Party in the Park
Bands playing in the Pergola
10:45am - 5:00 pm

Galt Museum & Archives
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Free Admission!
Crafts
Old fashioned children’s games
Treasure hunt
Douglas Coupland’s movie,
“A Souvenir of Canada” @ 1:30 pm
and 3:00 pm

Okotoks

Kick off Canada Day with the GO2 Walk with the Mayor. This sets off from the Okotoks Recreation Centre.

12-4 Then join us at the Okotoks Recreation Centre for some free family fun.

The afternoon will be filled with outside games and activities, in addition free swimming and gymnasium time has been scheduled.

Canada day fun doesn’t end there! In the evening head down to Elizabeth Street and enjoy some music, entertainment and refreshments.

A dazzling display of fireworks will round out the days activities.

Taber

8:00am – 10:00 am: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Centre Auditorium. (Outdoor weather permitting) The

breakfast will be kindly served by the Taber Kiwanis Club – silver collection. This breakfast is sponsored by Taber

Safeway, Lucerne Foods Ltd, Superior Propane Inc, Taber IGA, Ellison Milling Company, Taber Atco Gas & 3D

Controls.

• 10:00 am: Flag raising at the flagpole in Confederation Park. There will be a march from the Taber Legion to the flag

pole in the park. Everyone is welcome to join in! Assemble for the march at 9:30am at the Legion.

• These are just some of the fun family festivities throughout the afternoon in Confederation Park:

Brought to you by Pure Mojo Studios:

11:00 am-3:00 pm: Toonie Pictures, $1.00 from each picture will go towards Taber EMS and Taber

Gymnastics Club.

Brought to you by Bar Al Beef:

11:00 am -3:00 pm: Bar Al Beef’s Lunch in the Park in Confederation Park there will be hamburgers and

pop for $5. There will also be Astro Jumpers, face painting and cotton candy. All proceeds go to Taber EMS

and the Taber Gymnastics Club.

Brought to you by Bill Lawson and other local amateur bands:

12:30-3:00 pm: Stage entertainment, to begin with the singing of that national anthem.

Brought to you by Taber Summer Programs:

1:00-3:00 pm: Just For Fun Petting Zoo

1:00-2:00 pm: Craft Tables

2:00-3:00 pm: Giant Slip n’ Slide, bring a swimsuit and towel.

1:00- 5:45pm: Aquafun Centre Beach Party; Open Family swim, cake, games and prizes

 To Begin at Dusk (tentatively 10:00 pm): Fireworks Display and Movie in the Park; Fireworks at Ken McDonald’s

Memorial Sports Park brought to you by the Taber & District Fire and Rescue Services. “How to Train Your Dragon”

will be playing after the fireworks. Popcorn concession will be available.

High River

Join us for a Fun Filled day of Family activites celebrating Canada Day on July 1 in the George Lane Memorial Park beginning at 12 noon and runs until 4 pm. There will be cake to start of the celebration and all kinds of games for the kids, face painting, petting zoo, entertainment, inflatable activities, show N shine, & concession.

Then anytime after 9pm head on over to Emerson Lake at 9 St. and 9 Ave S.E. and listen to the entertainment and then at approximately 10:45 pm the fireworks will begin to finish off a great family fun filled day.  

Cardston

This year the festivities will be commence at the Card Home beginning at 1:00pm and running until 3:00pm.  Come and enjoy some free lemonade and birthday cake.  There will be fun, old fashioned games for the kids to play and a photo opportunity with the RCMP in Red Surge (you will need to bring a camera). 

Then the celebration will continue in the evening at the Lion’s Park with our traditional “Party in the Park” beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 9:00pm.  The festivities will then conclude at 11:00pm with a fireworks display from Walker Field. 

Claresholm

Claresholm celebrates Canada Day in Amundsen Park from 12 noon until 4 pm. Flag raising at 12:30 pm.