Canada Day Fireworks by City of Edmonton – 2026

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

Free

Over Edmonton's River Valley

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Events Description

 

Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River.

The fireworks will be livestreamed by CBC Edmonton for anyone who would like to watch from home.

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

Wednesday, July 1, 11 pm

18-minute fireworks display will start at 11 p.m.

Venue:
Launched from Kinsmen Park launch site – Edmonton Huskies Sports Field West Kinsmen, below the High Level Bridge

No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park.

Pedestrian access will be unavailable in Kinsmen Park, including trail access, after road closures are in effect. Kinsmen playground, tennis courts and picnic areas are closed starting at 6 a.m. on Canada Day, July 1.

Excellent viewing locations (direct sightline):

Queen Elizabeth Park and Hill
River Valley Road Trail
Victoria Park
Constable Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 Street north)

Good Viewing Locations (Indirect Sightline)
Alberta Legislature Grounds
Walterdale Hill Road sidewalks and east Promenade
Government House Park
109 Street (between Saskatchewan Drive and the High Level Bridge)

North-South Pedestrian Bridge Access:

The following pedestrian access across the North Saskatchewan River will be unavailable from 9:45 p.m. until 30 minutes after the fireworks:
High Level Bridge
109 Street southbound, from 97 Avenue/ High Level Bridge to 87 Avenue
Menzies Bridge

Pedestrian access across the river will be available via the Groat Road Bridge, James Macdonald Bridge, Walterdale Bridge and the Low Level Bridge.

Road Closures on July 1
Expect traffic delays two hours before the fireworks and two hours after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help to make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone.
If you need to cross the river, please be aware of the potential for delay and adjust your travel plans accordingly. For road closure details visit the Special Event Road Closures web page or view the Current Traffic Disruptions map.
River Valley Fireworks – Road Closures
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