Parade Route

The 2026 Canada Day Parade takes place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and begins at 2 p.m.  The parade will begin on 108 Avenue, heading south on 96th street and then turning right onto 100 Avenue, finishing in the Northwestern Polytechnic parking lot. 

2026 Parade Theme

The 2026 Canada Day Parade theme, Canada in Full Colour, celebrates the colours that shape our country and the stories behind them. 

From the deep greens of our forests to the reds and whites seen on Canada Day, colour is part of how we experience Canada. It reflects the places we call home and the traditions that continue to bring people together.

Floats can highlight colours through creative, Canadian-inspired designs that reflect personal connections to Canada. Whether through landscape, culture or community, entries should be fun, family-friendly and full of colour, adding to the celebration of the day.