Tens of thousands of residents lined Main Street and packed city parks Monday as Airdrie marked Canada Day with a full day of food, parades, live music and fireworks — and a multicultural festival drawing praise from attendees and organizers alike.
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The annual Canada Day Parade, organized by non-profit group Airdrie Parades, ran from 10 a.m. to noon through the downtown core. Parade marshal Chris Glass named this year’s top floats as:
1st – Filipino Association
2nd – Hair Benders
3rd – Ghostbusters
Many residents publicly lauded this year’s event for its strong community turnout and crowd energy, noting the efforts of volunteers and organizers. Earlier in the morning, the Kin Club of Airdrie dished out pancakes in front of City Hall, with breakfast plates served to the first 1,500 guests.
Throughout the afternoon, downtown businesses offered giveaways and local promotions through an interactive QR-coded map. At Nose Creek Regional Park, the city’s first-ever CultureFest ran until 6 p.m., featuring live performances, beer gardens, food trucks and cultural exhibits representing five continents.
The five-day Airdrie Pro Rodeo wrapped up its 2025 run that evening, just ahead of the City’s 20-minute fireworks finale, which launched at 10:45 p.m. from Chinook Winds Regional Park.
Designated viewing areas included Windsong School, Coopers Crossing School, Living Springs Church and Daybreak Church. Overflow parking was available at W.H. Croxford High School and Rocky View Schools.
Neighbouring towns across the region also hosted Canada Day festivities and fireworks.
In Carstairs, Memorial Park featured family crafts, games, bike decorating and a children’s bike parade. A noon-hour hot dog lunch was served, with fireworks launched at 10:30 p.m. from the Carstairs Golf Course.
Didsbury’s “Canada Day at the Museum” ran across the Didsbury Museum and Moose Fence Park, with birthday cake served by town councillors, vendor markets, bounce houses and prize draws. Free public swimming was offered at the Didsbury Aquatic Centre, followed by dusk fireworks.
In Olds, the day began with a 10 a.m. parade along 53rd Street. Programming in Centennial Park included vendor markets, food giveaways and multiple performances by the Super Dogs. The Evergreen Singers led an 11 a.m. community singalong. The town’s fireworks display was held the night before, on June 30, at Rotary Athletic Park.
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