By Josh Hall

celebrating our nation

Canada Day: What’s happening virtually for 2020 celebrations

Jun 28, 2020 | 2:17 PM

Canada Day celebrations are drastically scaled down this year due to COVID-19.

In Red Deer, that means no gathering at Bower Ponds, typically hosted by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society (RDCHS)

However, there are still ways to celebrate in your community to commemorate Canada Day in your own way.

(NOTE: Events may be subject to change depending on weather conditions. Check the respective Facebook pages for the latest updates)

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Due to Great Chief Park still closed to public events, this year’s fireworks display will be shot from Westerner Park. The Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society is encouraging everyone to stay home and watch from their yards or streets, as gatherings of more than 200 people must not happen due to COVID-19.

There will be 233 free tickets, one ticket per vehicle, to enter the Westerner Park, these will be first come first served. This is a drive-in event and everyone must stay in their vehicles at all times, there will be no washrooms available or any food or beverages. No one will be allowed access to the park without a ticket.

Gates will open at 10:00 pm, the show starts at 11:00 p.m.

Tune into BIG105 (105.5FM) or 106.7 The Drive for special music timed to go with the fireworks!

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Blackfalds

July 1 – Fireworks from 10:40 p.m. to 11:10 p.m. – All Star Park

*Attendees are asked to social distance or remain in your vehicle

Sylvan Lake

July 1 – Online celebrations – Full details on Facebook

Innisfail

June 30 – Fireworks at dusk – west side of Innisfail Twin Arena
POSTPONED TO JULY 4

*Attendees are asked to social distance or remain in your vehicle

Rocky Mountain House

July 1 – Online community celebration – Full details on Facebook

*No fireworks

Lacombe

July 1 – Get in the spirit of Canada Day by enjoying a driveway dinner, front yard BBQ or by getting take-out from a local restaurant.

Local entertainers will drive through the city from 5-7 p.m. with a collective singing of O’ Canada at 7 p.m.

Decorate your house and/or yard, submit it to events.lacombetourism@gmail.com, and you could win a $100 gift certificate for a local business. More details here.

Penhold

July 1 – Drive-in movie from 9-11 p.m. – SHREK – Full details on Facebook

*Advance tickets are required

NATIONAL – Hosted by Canadian Heritage

July 1 – Full details on Facebook

Artists such as Alanis Morissette, Paul Brandt, Avril Lavigne and The Sheepdogs will all be part of the day-long celebrations.