Are you ready to party? September 1st is just around the corner, which means that so is our first-ever Alberta Day, a non-stat held in celebration of the beautiful province we call home – but what exactly can you expect this year?
As announced back in July, this unique event is meant to give residents a day to honour our “unique spirit, culture and heritage,” while also connecting with neighbours, friends and family in and around the area.
While no, we won’t get the day off, officials have planned a series of concerts, shows and more that will get people out and about over the weekend – starting on Thursday and rolling into the 3rd.
Here’s everything happening over the next few days.
SEPTEMBER 1ST
OPENING CEREMONIES
Where: South Amphitheatre – 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
Time: 10 am – 11 am
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SEPTEMBER 2ND
EDMONTON KICKOFF PARTY
Will feature a beer garden, food trucks, a kids’ corner, a marketplace and performances by:
- Trincan Steel Orchestra
- The Barkells
- Usha Kala Niketan
- Ruby & The Hitmen
This event will take place in and around the Edmonton Parliament grounds, and will run between 4 pm and 8 pm!
Where: 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
CALGARY KICKOFF PARTY
Similarly to Edmonton’s events, the Calgary kick-off will also feature a beer garden, food trucks, a kids’ corner, a marketplace and performances by:
- Wyatt C. Louis
- Ben Crane
- Natural Twenty
- Mocking Shadows
It will also run between 4 pm and 8 pm!
Where: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
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SEPTEMBER 3RD
EDMONTON WRAP-UP PARTY
This upcoming Saturday, return to the parliament grounds for more shopping, remarks from the dignitaries, and an open house at the iconic legislature building and goodies! Come with an appetite, because not only will food trucks be on-site – adults will be encouraged to hit their beer garden!
Where: 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
When: 12 pm – 9 pm
CALGARY WRAP-UP PARTY
We hope you’ve got energy, folks, because Saturday, September 3rd is going to be a big one! Featuring performances by the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance group, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, ZENON+, Amy Hef and many more – guests will be able to hit the beer gardens, the food trucks and can walk around a marketplace. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. For all the details head over to their website for more information.
Where:698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
When: 12 pm – 9:30 pm
BRETT KISSEL CONCERT – LIVE
Big deal, Alberta! Also on Saturday, catch fellow Albertan Brett Kissel as he helps wrap up our first ABD celebration series, in BOTH Calgary and Edmonton! You won’t want to miss it!
CALGARY
Where: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
When: 2 pm – 3 pm
EDMONTON
Where: 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
When: 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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EDMONTON FIREWORKS SHOW
Where: 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
When: 9:30 pm
CALGARY PYROTECHNICS SHOW
Where: 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
When: 9:30 pm
Sounds pretty great, right?
For more information or to see all performers and any updates, head to the Government of Alberta website here and start preparing yourselves, Alberta! You’ve got a massive weekend ahead of you and you won’t want to miss a beat!
