Thousands of Airdronians lined the streets on July 1 to watch the beloved annual Canada Day Parade hosted by Airdrie Parades.
Thousands of spectators watched the Canada Day Parade in Airdrie, with some beloved classic floats joining in. (Photo by Anna Ferensowicz)Dozens upon dozens of parade floats made their way through the city, delighting spectators. This year's Parade Marshal was Airdrie athlete, Emily Vigneault. Vigneault participated in the Canada Winter Games several months ago and came home with a gold medal in the 60-kilogram female boxing division in Prince Edward Island.
Another new addition to the Canada Day Parade was the parade moose-cot, affectionately named Maple.
Maple the Moose-cot brought some cuteness to Canada Day. (Photo by Anna Ferensowicz)As part of Canada Day celebrations Kyle McKearney and the band Nice Horse will be at Nose Creek Regional Park from noon to 3 p.m.
The free music concert is set to take place at the Nose Creek Regional Park amphitheatre. There will be a beverage garden and food trucks at the park, and residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the show.
A free concert is taking place in Nose Creek park and among the talent are local, award winning musicians. (Photo by Claire Spencer)Parking for the concert will be offered at Nose Creek Regional Park as well as the Off-Leash Dog Park at Nose Creek Regional Park, AE Bowers School Parking Lot, and the Murial Clayton School Parking Lot.
For those who want to oogle some vintage cars, a classic car show is also being hosted in Nose Creek Park. (Photo by Claire Spencer)And for those who want to get into the spirit of the Wild West, residents can head down to the Airdrie Rodeo Grounds for the Airdrie Pro Rodeo at 2:30 p.m.
The city is encouraging residents to walk, cycle, and use ridesharing or e-scooters to get to the fireworks show, which will start at 10:45 p.m. or at dusk (whichever comes first).
"City of Airdrie Transit will offer a free bus ride as part of their shuttle service. Residents can park and ride at the South Transit Terminal, 2985 Main Street South," The City stated.
Beginning at 8 p.m., certain areas of Chinook Winds Park, including the skate park, spray park, and upper parking lot will be closed off for public access.
Parking for the fireworks show in the evening will be offered at the Croxford High School Parking Lot, the Rocky View Schools Parking Lot as well as the Chinook Winds Regional Park East Parking Lot.
Other towns and cities in the area are also celebrating Canada Day, including Crossfield which is hosting SavageFest - a two-day music festival event. Savagefest is unique in that the festival showcases eight locally diverse bands from the area, while also aiming to raise awareness in the community about the Homes For Heroes Foundation, by hosting local veterans as well as those currently serving Canadian Armed Forces. The aim is to also raise donations for Calgary Veterans Village. Tickets can be bought at the Crossfield Rodeo Grounds Entry Gate (Crossfield Pete Knight Days).
The Town of Irricana has announced that on Canada Day, the evening celebrations will include a family and free event beginning at 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. which will include a live DJ at the Lions Community Hall. Children will also have their chance to get face painting done at the hall. A fireworks display is planned for 10:30 p.m., though the town underlined it is dependent on the weather.
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