Canada Day Celebrations in Banff National Park by K Gordon Schultz June 26, 2014 written by K Gordon Schultz June 26, 2014 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 1.9K 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 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Protecting Roadside Wildlife in Banff National Park next post Flatlanders in the Canadian Rockies You may also like Rare Bear Attack in Banff National Park: Essential... October 5, 2023 Kick Up Your Kilts with The Canmore Highland... August 28, 2023 What To Do Near Banff National Park? June 12, 2015 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival October 30, 2014 Weather in Banff National Park June 5, 2014 Hostelling in Banff National Park, Alberta July 25, 2013 Couples Getaway & Mount Robson Inn Are A... January 30, 2012 Banff National Park Climate July 26, 2010 Ice Magic Festival May 12, 2010 Banff WinterStart Festival May 12, 2010