Saskatoon 
The Nutrien Fireworks Festival is this weekend!
The annual Labour Day weekend festival is back with family fun and grubs! This year’s fireworks display is presented by Fireworks Spectacular, a two-time winner of the Gold Jupiter Award at the Montreal International Fireworks Competition. Get ready for dazzling shows on both nights—each one unique, with its own blend of effects and music.
On Friday, August 29th, the festivities kick off at 5:00 pm with an extraordinary fireworks display at 9:30 pm, painting the night sky with brilliant colors and patterns. And that’s just the beginning! The festivities on Saturday, August 30th, start at 1:00 pm with the evening fireworks show at 9:30 pm.
Along with these incredible fireworks, you’ll also find vendors selling a range of locally-made goods. There will also be activities to partake in that people of all ages will enjoy. Many activities are happening in River Landing, the Traffic Bridge, and Market Square, so be sure to check everything out!
Saskatoon Canoe Club
Looking for a unique way to enjoy the festival? Join the Saskatoon Canoe Club at the Victoria Boathouse for the annual Glow Paddle. Adorn your boat with glowing lights as you paddle downstream to watch the Nutrien Firework Festival. No registration is required; boats are available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Bring your family down to the SGI Family Fun Zone at Market Square for a day of delight. Here, you can find Beeper the Clown, Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castles, game tables, and Saskatchewan Science Centre experiments. The excitement continues in Nasser Plaza, featuring entertainment from Balloon Funn, Smiley Face painting, Warman Wolverines, Sci Fi Camps, among others.
Over at SGI Safety Fair, one can learn how to improve safety for themselves, their homes, and their neighborhoods. There will be booths, activities, and demonstrations that offer resources on crime prevention, safety programs, and various products available in Saskatoon.
Meanwhile, at River Landing, immerse yourself in a Cultural Showcase with performances by Nrityati Performance Arts, Saskatoon Irish Dance, Latino Canadian Cultural Association, Linglong Chinese Dance Studio, and more.
Traffic Bridge will have many delicious food vendors to try, such as Smoke’s Poutinerie, Pops Shawarma, Big O’s Food Truck, The Frying Deutschmann, and Hawaiian Shaved Ice, among others.
But that’s not all! Prepare for the Community Face Off at Market Square & River Landing II, where city residents can compete in friendly games such as Giant Jenga, Axe Throwing, Lawn Darts, Glowing Ladder Ball, and Lawn Checkers. Teams will earn points for each activity they conquer, contributing to their overall score for the weekend. The winning team will seize the grand prize of $500, which can be used for their community association programs and events.
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There is plenty of fun to be had during these two days. Be sure not to miss it!
Considering the number of people expected on these two nights, do consider taking public transit or carpooling, or riding your bike. Saskatoon Cycles will be hosting free Bike Valets on both days in the Meewasin parking lot located at the corner of 3rd Ave S and Spadina Cres E.
Nutrien Fireworks Festival
What:
Nutrien Fireworks Festival features world-class pyrotechnic shows choreographed to music! Join thousands who will emerge on the river’s edge for fun, food, and entertainment. The night will end with a spectacular fireworks display, choreographed to music. This is an experience you cannot miss!
When: Friday – Saturday, August 29 – 30, 2025
Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Entertainment:
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday
Where: River Landing, Traffic Bridge, and Market Square, Saskatoon
Parking is limited. Public Transit is recommended.
The Saskatoon Cycles Bike Valet Service will be in operation from 5:30 – 10:30 PM Friday and 1:00- 10:30 PM Saturday.
- Rotary Park will be closed from Thursday, Aug 28 at 5 PM until Monday, Sept 1 at 12 PM.
- West-side roads (River Landing area) will be closed from Friday, Aug 29 at 12 PM to Sunday, Aug 31 at 1 AM.
- East-side roads (Sask Crescent, McPherson to Traffic Bridge, 3rd Ave, and Broadway Bridge) will also be closed from Friday, Aug 29 at 12 PM to Sunday, Aug 31 at 1 AM.
- No parking will be allowed along the riverside of Sask Crescent between McPherson and the Traffic Bridge.
- Broadway Bridge will be closed to traffic each evening 7–11 PM on Aug 29 and 30 (Aug 31 if rain delay).
- Extra evening closures include Sask Crescent (extended to Idylwyld), McPherson Ave at 11th St, and Eastlake Ave at 12th St.
- Traffic Bridge will be closed from Friday, Aug 29 at 9 AM until Sunday, Aug 31 (time to be confirmed).
Saskatoon Transit will be affected, and real-time information is available via third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps.
How much: Free
