canadiary Edmonton

Diary of Events and Happenings in Edmonton, Alberta.


Canada Day Fireworks

River Valley Parks around the City Center Area. For a complete list of vantage points, see below. Monday, July 1, 11pm – Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 5am Good Viewing Locations: - Alberta Legislature Grounds - Victoria Park (River Valley Road) - Ezio Faraone Park (west entrance to High Level Bridge on 109 St. north) - Dantzer's Hill (below Queen Elizabeth Park) - Government House Park (Groat Road & River Valley Road) Viewing Areas Accessible on Foot Only (closed to vehicles): - River Valley Road - Walterdale Hill Road & Queen Elizabeth Park Road - 109 St. (between Saskatchewan Drive & the High Level Bridge) - Access is restricted in Kinsmen Park, Walterdale Hill, High Level & Menzies Bridges after road closure times. Kinsmen playground and picnic area are closed on Canada Day. No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park. Note: Access to low-lying river valley trails may be closed and open trails should be approached with caution. Before entering the trail system, visit the website for current trail cautions and closures. www.edmonton.ca… City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : Downtown Short Description : Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display over Edmonton's river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River. Event Category : Family / Children, Free / Budget, Holidays Cost : FREE Additional Information : Telus Field is offering a reduced admission price of $4 per person after the 8th inning of the Edmonton Prospects vs. the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets game for those who wish to view the fireworks. Food concessions will be open until 10:30pm. More info :  www.edmonton.ca…. Event Details. Location: River Valley Parks