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 |