Fireworks will light up Edmonton skies this Canada Day

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Fireworks will light up Edmonton skies this Canada Day

This year’s Canada Day fireworks are set to soar over Edmonton’s central River Valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River on July 1.

Fireworks Show
Time: 11 p.m.

Watch the fireworks show over the central River Valley on Tuesday, July 1. The fireworks will be livestreamed by CBC Edmonton for anyone who would like to watch from home.

Excellent viewing locations (direct sightline):
Queen Elizabeth Park and Hill
River Valley Road Shared Pathway
Victoria Park
Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 Street north)

Good viewing locations (indirect sightline):
Alberta Legislature Grounds
Walterdale Hill Road sidewalks and east Promenade
Government House Park
109 Street (between Saskatchewan Drive and the High Level Bridge)

Note: No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park.

Pedestrian access will be unavailable in Kinsmen Park, including trail access, after road closures are in effect. Kinsmen playground, tennis courts and picnic areas are closed starting at 6 a.m. on Canada Day, July 1.

North-South Pedestrian Bridge Access:

The following pedestrian access across the North Saskatchewan River will be unavailable from 9:45 p.m. until 30 minutes after the fireworks:
High Level Bridge
109 Street southbound, from 97 Avenue/ High Level Bridge to 87 Avenue
Menzies Bridge

Pedestrian access across the river will be available via the Groat Road Bridge, James Macdonald Bridge, Walterdale Bridge and the Low Level Bridge.

Watercraft

Watercraft may be taken out on the river to view the fireworks. A portion of the river to the north of the launch zone at Kinsmen Park (from approximately the Menzies Bridge to the Walterdale Bridge) will be blocked off to all watercraft during the fireworks. For public safety, the Public Spaces Bylaw requires life jackets to be worn at all times while in, on or holding onto anything used as water transportation on the North Saskatchewan River. Before taking watercraft out on the North Saskatchewan River, check boat launch notifications as closures may occur.

Drones

For public safety and the integrity of the fireworks display, operating drones is strictly forbidden within and around the Canada Day fireworks zones. In Edmonton, effective May 2025, the updated Public Spaces Bylaw mandates permits for all drone operations on City property. Launching or landing recreational drones is prohibited on public land; takeoffs must occur from private property with the landowner’s explicit permission and in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. Additional drone regulations include permits for flights over advertised events and designated areas. Non-compliance may result in fines and equipment confiscation.

Canada Day Road Closures

Expect traffic delays two hours before the fireworks and two hours after the show. Be patient and courteous to help make travel safe for everyone.

For road closure details, visit the Special Event Road Closures web page, or view the Current Traffic Disruptions map.

River Valley Fireworks – Road Closures
6 a.m.
Queen Elizabeth Park and Indigenous Art Park : ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ parking lots
Fortway Road north of Royal Glenora Club parking lot entrance
8 p.m.
Kinsmen Sports Centre and Queen Elizabeth Pool parking lot
9:30 p.m.
River Valley Road (westbound traffic permitted from Victoria Golf Course and the Royal Glenora Club)
9:45 p.m.
Menzies LRT bridge – pedestrian level closed
High Level Bridge sidewalks closed (both sides)
Walterdale Hill
Walterdale Bridge – closed to vehicles; pedestrian access open (both sides)
Queen Elizabeth Park Road
107 Street, from 98 Avenue to Jasper Avenue
109 Street northbound, from 87 Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive
104 Street, south of 96 Avenue
10:15 p.m.
High Level Bridge, closed to vehicles
11 p.m.
97 Avenue, from 105 Street to 109 Street
109 Street, from 97 Avenue to 100 Avenue

Alberta Legislature – Road Closures
6 a.m. – 12 a.m.
99 Avenue, from 107 Street to 108 Street
Fortway Drive, from Royal Glenora Club to 96 Avenue
6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
96 Avenue, from 106 Street to Fortway Drive
107 Street, from 98 Avenue to Fortway Drive

Mill Woods Fireworks – Road Closures
7:30 p.m.
66 Street, from 28 Avenue to 23 Avenue
10:45 p.m.
23 Avenue, from 66 Street to Mill Woods Road
28 Avenue, from 66 Street to Mill Woods Road
Mill Woods Road, from 23 Avenue to 28 Avenue
23 Avenue at 50 Street, closed to westbound traffic
28 Avenue at 50 Street, closed to westbound traffic
66 Street at 34 Avenue, closed to southbound traffic

Parking Restrictions

Parking restrictions will be in effect. No parking signs and no stopping signs will be installed early on July 1 to ensure lanes are clear of vehicles during peak traffic times.

There will be no stopping or parking from 7 p.m. until midnight at these locations:
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
River Valley Road, from 105 Street to Groat Road

After 8 p.m., parking will not be available at the Kinsmen Sports Centre, Queen Elizabeth Pool or Victoria Park Site #6 Picnic Shelter.

Please obey all signage and the direction of security personnel. Illegally parked vehicles will be tagged and towed. For more information visit edmonton.ca/parking.

ETS Canada Day Service

On July 1, all ETS bus routes will operate on their regular Sunday schedules, with additional service for the fireworks display. Capital/Metro Line trains will run on Saturday schedules. Capital Line trains will run every 15 minutes until approximately 9:30 p.m. and then every 10 minutes until 1:30 a.m. on July 2. Valley Line Southeast trains will run on the regular Sunday schedule every 15 minutes all day.

Plan ahead and expect travel delays both before and after the fireworks display. Visit edmonton.ca/transit to plan your trip.

Fireworks Safety
Fireworks can be extremely dangerous and disruptive to individuals, property and the environment, particularly in dry conditions, if not used or handled correctly.

Be safe and remember: you must have a permit issued by the City of Edmonton to use fireworks within city limits. Always check to see if there is a fire ban in effect before use and make sure wind conditions are safe, as per permit conditions.

Under the City of Edmonton’s Public Places Bylaw 14614 and Community Standards Bylaw 14600, any use of fireworks without proper permits is illegal and subject to enforcement, which can include fines of up to $10,000. Learn more at edmonton.ca/fireworks. For more information, please contact the Fire Prevention Office at FirePrevention@edmonton.ca.

Ways to enjoy Canada Day in Edmonton

Edmonton Valley Zoo
Event Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Facility Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 13315 Buena Vista Road and 87 Avenue
Cost: Regular Admission
Buy Tickets / Book Timed Entry

Join us for a wild celebration at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, marking 66 years of conservation. We’re throwing a party on July 1st to celebrate the zoo’s 66th birthday and to highlight all our amazing Canadian species. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, chalk art and more!

Muttart Conservatory
Event Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
Facility Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 9626 96A Street
Cost: Regular Admission
Buy Tickets / Book Timed Entry

Celebrate Canada Day at the Muttart Conservatory. Experience the summer feature pyramid, Imagination, and let your imagination run wild as you meet fairies, a dragon, and other surprises, all tucked in a display of bright, summer flowers. We will also have other activities, including airbrush tattoos, crafts and a scavenger hunt! Don’t miss the interactive Edmonton sign, now relocated to the Muttart for the summer.

Prince of Wales Armouries
Event Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: