
La Fête du Canada Day 2022
Join us for our annual Canada Day celebrations!
Date: Friday, July 1
Time: Parade from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Park activities from 2:30 p.m. to midnight
Fireworks starting at 11:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Muskoseepi Park
Canada Day Parade
Celebrations kick-start with the return of the Canada Day parade beginning at 1 p.m.
The parade travels from 108 Avenue in Hillside and ends at the Leisure Centre parking lot at 2:30 p.m. See the Canada Day parade map here.
Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to submit a Parade Entry Application and join the festivities.
Please note: parade fees have been waived for 2022. Parade entries have closed.
Muskoseepi Park Activities
Muskoseepi Park will be booming with the following activities starting at 2:30 p.m.:
- Bouncy castles
- Food trucks
- Carnival rides
- Carnival-themed games
- Live entertainment at the amphitheater - see lineup below
- Live on location from 2DayFM
The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is open from noon to 10 p.m. for free drop-in swimming.
Live Entertainment Lineup
Performances begin at 3:45 p.m. from the amphitheatre in Muskoseepi Park. This year’s live music will feature a diverse selection of local talent including:
- The Legendary Life of Tom Petty featuring Clayton Bellamy – 8:45 p.m.
- JayWalker – 7:30 p.m.
- Northbloods – 6:15 p.m.
- Christina Rogers – 5:30 p.m.
- McKindred – 4:45 p.m.
- Brent Boivin – 4:15 p.m.
- Mandee Rae – 3:45 p.m.
Free Outdoor Pool Entry and Transit on Canada Day
The City is providing free access to the Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool and free transit on Friday, July 1 in conjunction with its Canada Day celebrations.
Transit runs on Friday, July 1 on its statutory holiday hours schedule from 8:46 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
The outdoor pool is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Canada Day in the following time slots for public swimming:
- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The outdoor pool is drop-in only and it is recommended to come to the pool at the beginning of a new time slot as spaces are limited.
Fireworks
To cap off the evening, the City returns to its traditional, in-person main fireworks display setting off at 11:30 p.m. from the reservoir at Muskoseepi Park to finish the celebrations with a bang.
The City of Grande Prairie is thrilled to host another year of Canada Day activities brought to you by the Government of Canada.
Canada Day Tips and Reminders
Here are a few quick reminders to make Canada Day celebrations as enjoyable as possible for everyone:
- Bring a mat, blanket or other type of parade seating that is comfortable for sitting but not obtrusive for other parade viewers
- Stay back on the sidewalk and do not run into the street during the parade
- No public washrooms are available along the parade route
- There is no parking available in Muskoseepi Park
- Ernie Radbourne Pavilion washrooms will be available from noon to 5 p.m.
- Portable toilets are located around the park until the end of the event
- Small strollers are recommended as sidewalk space will be limited
- Dress appropriate for weather conditions
- No alcohol is permitted during any Canada Day celebrations
- No pets are allowed during the fireworks, parade or celebrations as the loud noise and large crowds may cause stress to the animals
- Dispose of garbage and recycling in appropriate receptacles and avoid littering to keep the neighbourhood clean
- Be courteous and respectful in sharing the space with other attendees
La Fête du Canada Day 2022
Joignez-vous à nous pour les célébrations annuelles de la Fête du Canada!
Date: Vendredi 1er juillet
Heure: Défilé de 13h à 14h30.
Activités dans le parc de 14h30 à minuit
Feux d'artifice à partir de 23h30.
Prix: gratuit
Emplacement: Parc Muskoseepi
Défilé de la Fête du Canada
Les célébrations débutent avec le retour du défilé de la Fête du Canada à partir de 13h.
Nous encourageons les entreprises et les organisations locales à soumettre une demande de participation au défilé et à se joindre aux festivités.
Activités au parc Muskoseepi
Le parc Muskoseepi sera en effervescence avec les activités suivantes dès 14 h 30 :
- Châteaux gonflables
- Camions de nourriture
Manèges de carnaval
- Jeux sur le thème du carnaval
- Spectacle en direct à l'amphithéâtre
- 2DayFM en direct
La piscine extérieure de Grande Prairie sera ouverte de midi à 22h pour la baignade libre.
Feux d'artifice
Pour terminer les célébrations en beauté, la ville revient à son traditionnel feu d'artifice principal, présenté en personne, qui débutera à 23h30 du réservoir du parc Muskoseepi.
La ville de Grande Prairie est ravie d'accueillir une autre année d'activités de la Fête du Canada offerte par le Gouvernement du Canada.