{"data":{"id":"7642937c-e086-4058-b050-9a24387477f1","originKind":"SYNDICATED","title":"Fort McMurray gets not one, but two days of Canada Day celebrations this year","summary":"The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting all residents to join in a two-day, activity-packed celebration of Canada Day on June 30 and July 1.\n\nThe parade kicks of at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Main Street and Franklin Avenue and will flow down south on Franklin Avenue, finishing off at the corner of Riedel Street and Clearwater Drive.\n\nFestivities beginning a day early on June 30 will take place at the MacDonald Island Park – SMS Equipment Stadium, with a free community concert featuring Canadian artists Derina Harvey Band, Tyler Whelan, Shantelle Davidson, and Matty Parlee.\n\nThen, at 7:00 p.m, the skies will light up with fireworks that residents can enjoy until 11:00 p.m.\n\nRed, white and orange are the colors of the day on July 1, with a hearty pancake and Bannock breakfast to start off the morning at Kiyam park from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.\n\nThe parade will begin immediately after at 10:00 a.m., with family-friendly celebrations continuing for the second day at the MacDonald Island Park – SMS Equipment Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n\nSpectators are reminded to give way to parade floats and watch from the sidewalks or behind the barricades.\n\nJoining in in the celebrations for the first time is the Fort McMurray Youth Soccer Association (FMYSA), who are inviting a variety of ages to participate in a day of soccer fun.\n\nYounger players, siblings and families are invited to Howard Pew Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The park will feature a designated ‘Little kickers zone’, mini obstacle courses, face painting and photos.\n\nThe Syncrude Athletic Park is also offering a separate experience for more seasoned players from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with games including kickathon challenges, pre-registered 5-A-Sides, accuracy shooting and fastest shot competition on the horizon\n\nWhich roads remain open? Residents are advised to plan their travel routes ahead of time as minor delays are expected during the Parade. The RMWB has advised of the following road closures on July 1:\n\nClearwater Dr. from Main St. to Riedel St. (city side southbound lanes only) for float marshaling from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\nClearwater Dr. from Main St. to Riedel St. (river side northbound lanes only) will be two-way traffic lanes from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\nFather Mercredi St. at the intersection of Father Mercredi St. and Clearwater Dr. for float marshaling from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\nHardin St. at the intersection of Hardin St. and Clearwater Dr. for float marshaling from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\nMain St. from Clearwater Dr. to MacDonald Av. from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\nFranklin Av. from Morrison St. to Alberta Dr. from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\nRiedel St. from Franklin Av. to Clearwater Dr. from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\nAs the parade passes, intersections will reopen. To help reduce hold-up drivers are asked not to follow the parade and instead, to turn in the opposite direction when exiting.\n\nBuses, transit and safety For residents who may be commuting via transit, the RMWB have advised of the following detours:\n\nTransit detours will be in place temporarily from 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for Route 1 and 2.\n\nTemporary stops along MacDonald Ave. will run with no service from Main St. to Riedel St. along Franklin Ave.\n\nThere will be no stops along Franklin Ave. during the parade, Transit on Demand service remains the same.\n\nThe RMWB invites all residents to visit the official website for any further information.\n\nRelated 'Meeting people where they are': Wood Buffalo RCMP launches official Facebook page\n\n'Complete loss': Gregoire Lakes Estate home south of Fort McMurray destroyed in fire\n\nRCMP launch investigation after three teenagers injured in ATV collision\n\niumanah@postmedia.com","url":"https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/fort-mcmurray-gets-not-one-but-two-days-of-canada-day-celebrations-this-year","imageUrl":"https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/edmontonjournal/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dsc02777_297756123.jpg","publishedAt":"2026-06-25T16:43:52.000Z","sourceLabel":"Edmonton Journal Music","tags":["Festivals","Local News","Trending"],"authorName":"Itoro Umanah","contentHtml":"\"People

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is inviting all residents to join in a two-day, activity-packed celebration of Canada Day on June 30 and July 1.

The parade kicks of at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Main Street and Franklin Avenue and will flow down south on Franklin Avenue, finishing off at the corner of Riedel Street and Clearwater Drive.

Festivities beginning a day early on June 30 will take place at the MacDonald Island Park – SMS Equipment Stadium, with a free community concert featuring Canadian artists Derina Harvey Band, Tyler Whelan, Shantelle Davidson, and Matty Parlee.

Then, at 7:00 p.m, the skies will light up with fireworks that residents can enjoy until 11:00 p.m.

Red, white and orange are the colors of the day on July 1, with a hearty pancake and Bannock breakfast to start off the morning at Kiyam park from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The parade will begin immediately after at 10:00 a.m., with family-friendly celebrations continuing for the second day at the MacDonald Island Park – SMS Equipment Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Spectators are reminded to give way to parade floats and watch from the sidewalks or behind the barricades.

Joining in in the celebrations for the first time is the Fort McMurray Youth Soccer Association (FMYSA), who are inviting a variety of ages to participate in a day of soccer fun.

Younger players, siblings and families are invited to Howard Pew Park from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The park will feature a designated ‘Little kickers zone’, mini obstacle courses, face painting and photos.

The Syncrude Athletic Park is also offering a separate experience for more seasoned players from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with games including kickathon challenges, pre-registered 5-A-Sides, accuracy shooting and fastest shot competition on the horizon

Which roads remain open?

Residents are advised to plan their travel routes ahead of time as minor delays are expected during the Parade. The RMWB has advised of the following road closures on July 1:

As the parade passes, intersections will reopen. To help reduce hold-up drivers are asked not to follow the parade and instead, to turn in the opposite direction when exiting.

Buses, transit and safety

For residents who may be commuting via transit, the RMWB have advised of the following detours:

The RMWB invites all residents to visit the official website for any further information.

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