Canada Day Celebrations in Banff National Park
The Town of Banff is the perfect place to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1. Fantastic family-friendly events run throughout the day, including our famous parade down Banff Avenue. From bands to balloon animals to birthday cake, we’ve got it all. The full-day celebrations are capped off with a spectacular evening fireworks display.
Parking
Plan ahead, come early so you won’t get stuck in traffic, and know where to park! Use banffparking.ca, a mobile friendly site, to find parking in Banff and take Roam public transit when you’re in town.
Road Closures
Banff Avenue will be closed starting at 4 p.m. for the parade. Download the Road Closure Map (PDF) for details on all traffic delays on July 1.
Central Park
| TIME | EVENT |
| noon | Opening Ceremonies with Mayor Karen Sorensen and Banff National Park Superintendent Dave McDonough |
| noon | Artisan Market & food booths open |
| 12:25 p.m. | Singing of O Canada |
| 12:30 p.m. | First Nations dance by The Hunt Family |
| 1 p.m. | David Swanson “Swanee” |
| 1:30 p.m. | Local artist Amelie Patterson |
| 2 p.m. | Scott Cook vocalist |
| 2 p.m. | Birthday Cake served by Mayor and Council |
| 2:30 p.m. | Red Dance Shoes School of Chinese Dance |
| 3 p.m. | The Calgary Fiddlers |
| 3:30 p.m. | Piast Polish Dance Ensemble from Edmonton |
| 7 p.m. | Souls in Rhythm set one |
| 8 p.m. | Alysse Ernewein |
| 8:15 p.m. | Souls in Rhythm set two |
| 9 p.m. | Alysse Ernewein |
| 9:15 p.m. | Local Rock Band TR3 set one |
| 10 p.m. | Alysse Ernewein |
| 10:15 p.m. | Local Rock Band TR3 set two |
| 11 p.m. | Fireworks. Best views from Central Park |
High School Field
| TIME | EVENT |
| 10 a.m. | Family Fun Zone opens |
| 11 a.m. | “Blackfoot Medicine Speaks” under the leadership of Treffery Blackfoot |
| 11:30 a.m. | Egg & spoon races |
| Noon | Enjoy old-fashioned games, inflatable bouncers and crafts in our Family Fun Zone |
| 12:30 p.m. | Sack races for all ages |
| 1 p.m. | Red Dance Shoes School of Chinese Dance |
| 2 p.m. | The Steve Harmer Magic Show |
| 2:30 p.m. | Sack races for all ages |
| 4 p.m. | “Blackfoot Medicine Speaks” under the leadership of Treffery Blackfoot |
Other Locations
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 8 to 10 a.m. | Melissa’s & Banff Park Lodge presents the Canada Day pancake breakfast | Lynx St. between the Banff Park Lodge and Homestead Inn |
| 9 a.m. | Volunteer Registration | 101 Bear St. |
| 9 a.m. | Canada Day Sidewalk Art, presented by the Whyte Museum | 100 Block Bear St. |
| 3 p.m. | Volunteer registration | 101 Bear St. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Road closures for the parade – Banff Avenue | Fox Street to Buffalo St. |
| 5 to 6:30 p.m. | Canada Day Parade! from Fox Street to Buffalo Street | Fox St to Buffalo St |