Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 Canada Day Celebrations! The performers, food booths, service organizations, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and, of course, the guests, are what make this event so special, and so reflective of the awesome community of which we are a part. Happy Canada Day, Red Deer! Get ready for 2019!
Canada Day approaches, and we are gearing up for a day of fun down at Bower Ponds! Get ready for:
- Singing!
- Dancing!
- Storytelling!
- International Food!
- Face Painting!
- Bouncy Houses!
- Celebrating community, with your community!
- ...and much, much more, for FREE ADMISSION!
Parking will not be available on location. You can access Bower Ponds by walking, cycling, or taking advantage of the Park n' Ride Bus Service! Starting at 10:45, park for free, then depart from Sorensen Station for service every 15 minutes to Bower Ponds and back. Bus service will be paused during the fireworks.
Bus Fare (one way):
Adults (18 & Over): $1.00
Youth (6-17) & Seniors: $0.50
Children 5 & Under FREE
Make sure to check out the stage for fantastic performances from 11 am until MIDNIGHT!
STAGE PERFORMERS
11:30 am Sultan's Choice
12:07 pm Nidia Quicazan
12:20 pm Vilma Haydee
12:45 pm Red Deer & District Chinese Community Society (Fashion Show and Kung fu)
1:20 pm Make Your Mark Dancers
1:30 pm Ancient History
2:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
O' Canada performed by Celine & Kyra Aubin
Big Voice Drummers- honouring the flags
2:20 pm Dora Wayne (Indian Cultural Dance)
2:35 pm Philippine Dancers
3:00 pm Country Pride Dancers
3:35 pm Fanatullen Scandinavian Dance
4:00 pm International Women of Purpose
4:30 pm Cameroon Community
5:05 pm Claude Godin and his Claude Godin Groove Ensemble
EVENING PERFORMERS
6:00 pm Brad Abel
7:15 pm Brianna Lizotte
8:30 pm Alecia Aichelle
9:45 pm St James' Gate
11:00 pm FIREWORKS SHOW!
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS:
Alberta Foundation of the Arts
Canadian Heritage
Central Alberta Co-op
City of Red Deer
Commissionaires
Communications Group
Country Pride Dancers
Little Jon's
Parkland Audio
Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club
Save-On-Foods
Servus Credit Union
Uptown Balloons
Waste-Co
106.7 the Drive & Big 105