Canada Day celebrations in Calgary

Canada Day 2023

On July 1, Calgarians and visitors will gather downtown to celebrate Canada Day. This year’s free and family-friendly event features an Indigenous showcase and powwow, live music, cultural performances, turban tying, street fair, fireworks and more! 

The complete Canada Day schedule will be released on June 19.

2023 Canada Day event locations

Fort Calgary

Home to the Indigenous showcase and powwow and Canada Day main stage with a lineup of all-Canadian musicians.

  • Canada Day main stage
  • Indigenous showcase and powwow
  • Indigenous Artisan Market
  • Asian Heritage Foundation cultural booths
  • Walking tours starting every hour
  • Food trucks

St. Patrick's Island

Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and the beautiful park.

  • Three stages with art and music performers
  • Stilt walkers
  • Face painting and airbrush tattoos
  • Crafts and activity tents
  • Playground and picnic spots
  • Food trucks

Olympic Plaza & Municipal Building

Get together for a great day of music and public art.

  • ArtsXpeditions presented by Arts Commons
  • Local music – rock, Indigenous, R & B and more!
  • Children’s art activities
  • Dance, poetry and musical performances celebrating Indigenous culture in the Municipal Building Atrium
  • Food trucks

Call for volunteers

We could not produce events such as Canada Day without the help of our volunteers. Canada Day volunteer positions are available on July 1 at Fort Calgary, Olympic Plaza and St. Patrick’s Island. Click here to view a list of all available positions and submit an application.

View a list of volunteer positions

Partners

Government of Canada logo

The City of Calgary has sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact eventservices@calgary.ca.

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