The City of Chestermere has joined a growing list of towns and cities near Strathmore that will be hosting a fireworks celebration during Canada Day.

According to city staff, the festivities will take place at the north end of the lake at John Peake Park around 10:30 p.m.

The Town of Drumheller will also be wrapping up Canada Day with a special firework show at 11 p.m., north of the Red Deer River.

If you're planning on being in Calgary for Canada Day, the city will host its own fireworks event at approximately 11 p.m. at Stampede Park.

The City of Brooks will also have some special illuminations at 11 p.m., along with the City of Airdrie from 10:45 a.m. - 11:05 p.m. at Chinook Winds Regional Park.

City of Chestermere Canada Day:

  • Free Pancake Breakfast.
  • Live Entertainment at the Pavilion Stage.
  • Carnival for Kids at Heart Games.
  • Wagon Rides.
  • Trading Post Market.
  • Birthday Cake in the Park.
  • Cobbs Adventure Park Petting Zoo.
  • Beer Garden.

Town of Drumheller Canada Day:

  • Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast.
  • World's Largest Dinosaur and Gift Shop.
  • Farmers' Market.
  • Beef on a Bun.
  • Drumheller Dragons Beer Gardens.
  • Canada Day Parade.
  • Powwow at Centennial Park. 
  • Bouncy castles.
  • Roaming raptor visits.
  • Lothar the Magician: Magic and more.
  • Airbrush Tattoos.
  • Caricature Artists.
  • Cirquetastic Circus and Acrobatic Shows.
  • Entertainment including Michela Sheedy.
  • Austin O' Keefe and His Nostalgia Cowboys.
  • Fraid Knot.
  • Megan Dawson.

City of Calgary Canada Day:

The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland Main Stage Show:

  • Canada Day Main Stage Evening Show with Emcee Megan Pierson.
  • Indigenous Showcase and Powwow Arena.
  • Indigenous Artisans Market.
  • Teaching Tipis and Trapper’s Tent.
  • Cultural Carousel.
  • Coke Canada Rest & Refresh Area.
  • Food trucks.

St. Patrick's Island:

  • Three stages with live music. (Trout Beach, The Rise & Confluence Plaza)
  • Calgary Fire Department water vessel display.
  • Face painting and airbrush tattoos.
  • Playground and picnic spots.
  • Food trucks.

Olympic Plaza and Municipal Building:

  • Live performances by Alberta musicians.
  • Multicultural performances at the Municipal Plaza, presented by Arts Commons.
  • Indigenous digital art exhibit at the Municipal Atrium, presented by The City of Calgary’s Public Art program.
  • Children’s sport activities, presented by Calgary Minor Soccer Association.
  • Children’s art activities.
  • Food trucks.

City of Brooks Canada Day:

  • Air Cadets band performance of O'Canada.
  • Free BBQ lunch.
  • Dancing from the Brooks Filipino Community Association and Somalian Community.
  • Bouncy castles.
  • Canada Day themed craft.
  • Yard games.
  • White Barn Petting Zoo.
  • Arts, Culture and Heritage Market
  • Live on-stage entertainment.
  • "Open Mic" hosted by DJ JO.
  • Competitive soccer matches.

City of Airdrie Canada Day events:

  • Canada Day Breakfast.
  • Canada Day Parade.
  • Airdrie Culturefest.
  • Airdrie Pro Rodeo.