Canada Day Fireworks in Edmonton

Canada Day Fireworks in Edmonton

Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River.

Date: July 1, 2017
Time: 11pm

Best Viewing Locations

• Alberta Legislature Grounds (Capital Plaza - north plaza)
• Government House Park (Groat Road and River Valley Road)
• Ezio Faraone Park
• RE/MAX Field - Those attending the Edmonton Prospects vs the Moose Jaw Express game on July 1 are welcome to remain in their seats at the RE/MAX Field to watch the fireworks

Viewing areas accessible on foot only (closed to vehicles):

• Victoria Park / River Valley Road
• Walterdale Hill Road and Queen Elizabeth Park Road
• 109 Street (between Saskatchewan Drive and the High Level Bridge)
• Note: No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park.

Pedestrian access is unavailable in Kinsmen Park, Walterdale Hill, and the High Level and Menzies Bridges after road closure are in effect. Kinsmen playground and picnic areas are closed on Canada Day.

Watercraft 

Watercraft may be taken out on the river to view the fireworks, however for safety reasons, a portion of the river in front of the launch zone at Kinsmen (from approximately the High Level Bridge to the Walterdale Bridge) will be blocked off to all watercraft during the fireworks. 

Road Closures

Expect traffic delays 2-hours before the fireworks and 90-minutes after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help to make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone. For road closure details see the Current Traffic Disruptions map.

Event Parking

Usual restrictions and increased parking bans will be in effect. The installation of no parking signs and no stopping signs will begin early on July 1st to ensure that these lanes are clear of vehicles during peak traffic times.

There will be no stopping or parking from 7pm until midnight at these locations:

• Whyte Avenue, between 101 Street and 109 Street
• Jasper Avenue, between 101 Street and 112 Street
• 109 Street, between 99 Avenue and 104 Avenue
• 109 Street, between 82 Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive
• 107 Street, between 99 Avenue and 102 Avenue
• 105 Street, between 102 Avenue and 104 Avenue
• Vehicles illegally parked will be tagged and towed. With minimal parking in the area of many venues, Edmontonians are encouraged to take the bus or LRT.

The team at Western would like to extend our best wishes to your and your family for a safe and fun Canada Day Weekend!  Happy 150th Birthday, Canada!