Regina
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Canada Day Long Weekend in and around Regina – June 30 to July 3, 2017
Where to celebrate our Nation’s 150th birthday!
From pancake breakfasts to great entertainment, festivals and spectacular 20 minutes and 17 seconds fireworks, there is plenty to see & do in Regina this weekend!
1. Canada 150 Fireworks
Regina’s Canada Day fireworks, presented by the Co-op Refinery will feature the longest and most intense display at 20 minutes and 17 seconds, featuring diverse music from Canadian artists and refreshing designs guaranteed to thrill the audience and leave a lasting and powerful impression. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 11:00 PM
Fireworks can be seen throughout all of Wascana Park.
Best view from along the lakeshore.
Fireworks are set off from Willow Island in Wascana Centre.
2. Regina Canada Day Celebrations
There will be tons of family friendly activities going on in Wascana Park on Canada Day this year, including: Indigenous activities featuring Syllabic Rock Painting, Buffalo Hide Tanning and Hand Games, as well as Dino Bouncers, The Street Culture Kidz, Story Book Princesses and much more! And it’s all going to be capped off with a spectacular fireworks display after dusk. Join us for the opening ceremonies, 21 Gun Salute and be a part of our ‘living flag’.
Headliner: Marianas Trench
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 08:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Molson Canadian Beer Gardens | Noon – 10:30 PM
FREE Pancake Breakfast | 8:30 AM @ Wascana Centre
Simultaneous Drumming Across Canada | 11:00 AM @ main stage in Wascana Park
Commemorative Opening Ceremony | 12:00 PM @ Wascana Centre
Children’s activiies | 1:00 PM @ Wascana Park
Living Flag | 1:15 PM @ west lawn of the Legislative Building
Marianas Trench, and a special Pow Wow by Charging Bear Performance @ the main stage in Wascana Park
CBC Saskatchewan Old Time Fair | 1:00 – 6:00 PM @ North Side, Wascana Centre
Cultural Village | 1:30 – 5:15 PM @ Bandstand
Wascana Park, Regina
3. Canada 150 @ City Square Plaza
Regina residents are invited to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at Victoria Park. Along with the Regina Farmers’ Market, on July 1st, residents and visitors can enjoy free Yoga in the Park, Downtown Chef’s Mystery Cook-Off, Paint Nite, Live DJs, Saskatchewan Roughriders Fan March and much! The Dead South will be featured on the plaza stage performing their latest and greatest hits to get the party started and fans ready for the big game. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM onwards
The Dead South | 4:00 – 4:30 PM
Saskatchewan Roughriders Fan March | 5:00 PM
Victoria Park
Fan March from Victoria Park to the Mosaic Stadium
4. Coors Light Party in the Park
Coors Light in the Park is the brand new official Saskatchewan Roughriders free pregame event in the recently renewed Confederation Park! From family-friendly inflatables and football drills to DJ performances and food/drink vendors, there’s something for Rider fans of all ages. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Confederation Park, Evraz Place, Regina
5. Children’s Stage @ Science Centre
Performances include a meet-and-greet with storybook princesses, demonstrations from the Science Centre and Aboriginal dancing.Build a Food Web! Can you build a food web? Join the Saskatchewan Science Centre in constructing a food web and learning more about ecosystems! We are also demonstrating engineering with our building blocks. We will also have our ‘exhibits in a box’ to play with, and our ginormous building blocks to engineer a superb fort! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM onwards
Children’s Stage, Wascana Centre
Free Admission
6. Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with free entertainment featuring performances by Rosie & the Riveters, La Raquette à claquettes, Métis Fiddler John Arcand and singer/songwriter Joel Fafard. In the spirit of reconciliation, the Treaty 4 Education Alliance invites visitors to enjoy andb learn the teachings of the sacred painted tipi. The event will feature KAOS Dogsports, children’s activities, tours and more. Participants will also be able to pick-up a commemorative pinwheel. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Canada 150 Citizenship Ceremony | 2:30 PM
Rosie & the Riveters | 2:45 PM
Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina
Hosted in the Edwardian Gardens
Free
7. Regina Beach Canada Day
Kids/Family Zone at Lions Park – bouncer, entertainment, etc. Details
Friday, June 30, 2017 | Dusk | Outdoor Movie
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | Sunshine Arts Festival
Parade | 1:00 PM
Sunday July 02, 2017
Fireworks | 10:30 PM @ Main pier
Town of Regina Beach
Movie and Family Fun Zone @ Lions Park
Sunshine Arts Festival @Town Office Parking Lot
Free
8. Canada Day at Lumsden Beach
Canada day Picnic. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 6:00 PM – Dusk
Fireworks | Dusk @ Beach
Temple Park, Lumsden
Free
9. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Season Opener Home Game vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 7:00 PM
Mosaic Stadium – 1910 Piffles Taylor Way, Regina
$20 – $105 + charges
10. Family Fun Day Canada 150
Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Flyby, Beer gardens, Wheelbarrow of Fun Raffle, Food vendors, Dog show, Scavenger hunt, Face painting. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 08:30 AM to 05:00
Fireworks @ Dusk
Balgonie Multiplex, Balgonie
Free
11. Annual Plywood Cup
Teams of 4 will use the supplies provided to build a boat to paddle across Wascana Lake. The first boat to the other side wins! The event includes a BBQ and GREAT prizes! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wascana Park, Regina
Spectator – free
12. Regina Kids Fringe
Join us for Kids’ Fringe shows and theatre for young audiences! Indoor shows & outdoor activities. Fun for everyone! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Royal Saskatchewan Museum Theatre, 2445 Albert St, Regina
Outdoor Activities – FREE
Indoor Activities – Pay What You Can!
13. History Alive! Vignettes
The History Alive! Vignettes, short performances, imagining life at Government House from 1898-1910 and the Saskatchewan Legislative Building from 1911-1919 are back for a second season. These vignettes share significant historical moments that shaped the making of our province. Details
Sundays to Wednesdays, July 2 to September 6, 2017 | Performances at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 PM
Sundays & Tuesdays @ Government House
Mondays & Wednesdays | @ Legislative Building
Free
14. Regina Chamber Music Festival
The Regina Chamber Music Festival is a music love fest in and for Regina. RCMF brings world renowned artists, especially Saskatchewan raised, to team up with local musicians in inspiring intimate concerts that celebrate the love of music and foster the spirit of community. Details
July 2 – 8, 2017
Westminster United Church, Regina
General $20; Students $5; Festival pass $75
15. Western Canada Regional Sports and Cultural Event
Nepali Society of Southern Saskatchewan (NepSoSS) is hosting the 8th Western Canada Regional Sports and Cultural Event (WCRNSCE) in Regina for the first time. The event kicks off with the Inauguration and the Cultural Program (with Dinner) in the evening of Canada Day and will be followed by the Sports on 2nd and 3rd July, 2017. Details
July 1 – 3, 2017
July 1, 2017 | Dinner starts 5:30 PM
Cultural show starts: 7:00 PM
Sports | July 2 – 3, 2017
University of Regina Theatre, 3737 Wascana Pkwy, Regina
Adult (With Dinner) $ 25.00
Child (6-10) With Dinner $ 20.00
Seniors With Dinner $ 20.00
All Ages- Without Dinner $ 15.00
16. 150 for 150 Exhibit
To recognize the 150th year of Confederation, we are putting 150 species from the provincial natural history and fossil collections on display. Museums like the RSM collect and study specimens like these to preserve them for future generations and to better understand the life around us. This exhibit is a chance to see part of the collections up close and learn more about how we know when a new species is discovered, why their names are important, and how species get their names. Details
Opens Saturday, July 1, 2017| 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert Street, Regina
Admission by donation
17. Regina Fringe Festival
Join us for a week long celebration of live performance from around the world, featuring an eclectic mixture of spoken word, drama, musicals, dance, comedy, magic, theatre for young audiences and more. Details
Sunday, July 2 – 8, 2017
Various locations in Regina
Varies
18. The Little Mermaid
Dive “Under the Sea” with Ariel, a headstrong mermaid princess who longs to explore the human world. After striking a deal with the Sea Witch Ursula, Ariel trades her fins for feet to chase her dreams and walk on the sand. Details
May 24, 2017 – July 2, 2017
June 30 | 2:00 PM & 08:00 PM
July 1 | 02:00 PM
July 2 | 02:00 PM & 07:30 PM
Globe Theatre -Main Stage, 1801 Scarth Street
$40 and up
19. Canada Day Party
Join us in celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday on our dance floor this Canada Day: DJ: Reid Bourgeois.Hosted by Gay & Lesbian Community of Regina. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017| 10:00 PM
Q Nightclub & Lounge/Gay & Lesbian Community of Regina, 2070 Broad Street, Regina
Cover: $5.00 / General Members Free
20. Stickman Drum Experience
Stickman Drum Experience is an amazing multi-day drum retreat providing a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience for drummers of a wide range of ages and abilities. Players learn, jam and hang with world-class musicians in an inspiring, creative, non-competitive environment. Eat, sleep and breathe drums for 3 days and 4 nights at Living Skies Retreat & Conference Centre overlooking the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley. The camp is for ages 12 – 60+. Details
June 28 – July 2, 2017
Welcome Night | June 28 | Doors open 6:30 PM (Open to the public)
Welcome and Opening remarks | June 28 | 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Drum clinics | June 28 | 7:15 PM – 10:00 PM
Finale Jam | Saturday July 1, 2017 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM (open to the Public)
Living Skies Retreat & Conference Centre, Farm Grid Road 724, Lumsden
All-inclusive registration fee: $1299
Welcome Night: $20 Admission Fee
Finale Jam: $20 Admission Fee
Optional Snare Building Workshop: $250 includes materials
21. Canada Day Train
History and Heritage under Prairie Skies – come for a leisurely ride through the open prairies with a guide giving local historical facts. Tour leaves Ogema Train Station and goes to Horizon, Sask. where you will receive an exclusive tour of a 1922 Federal Grain Elevator and then return to the Ogema Train Station. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM
Southern Prairie Railway, 401 Railway Avenue, Ogema (approximately 115 kilometres south of Regina)
Adult $47.00; Youth $39.00; Child $32.00
22. Canada 150 Atlantic to Pacific Celebration
Canadian communities across and throughout Canada come together and drum to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday in 2017! This unified Canada 150 Drumming activity can be done on any variety of drums – hand drums, snare drums, steel drums, Highland drums, what have you – even pots and pans. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 12:00 PM
Saskatchewan Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Dr, Regina
Free
23. Participaction 150
Join us in celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday at one of our cross-country tour stops! You can find our crew in Regina at the Canada Day Celebrations as we challenge Canadians to complete as many physical activities from the Play List as possible. Stop by to knock a few off your own list, or try a unique featured activity. Track activities online for your chance to win great prizes! Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM
Regina
Free
24. SACHM Canada 150 Youth Event
Please join us to celebrate Canada 150 with several cultural youth performances. Details
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wascana Park Bandstand, Regina
Free
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