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Other events happening in and around the city to celebrate Canada’s birthday:
Fireworks at Louise McKinney Park and Mill Woods Park. Louise McKinney Park will be alive with music, dance, a waterfall show, carnival games, fireworks and more from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. At Mill Woods Park, there will be plenty of free family activities starting at 1 p.m., as well as a fireworks display at 11 p.m.
About 40,000 people are expected to visit the legislature grounds to enjoy free family entertainment, including music, dancing and games for children. The party starts at 7 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m. For more information visit: http://www.assembly.ab.ca/canadaday/index.html.
Free family activities at City Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., including aboriginal drummers, jazz music, bagpipers, tours of the building and a performance by singer-songwriter Martin Kerr at 2:15 p.m.
The Works Art and Design Festival is also taking place at City Hall from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit: www. edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attrac-tions/city_hall/canada-day-at-city-hall.aspx
A parade, music, games and historical vignettes at Fort Edmonton Park. The event begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.fortedmontonpark.ca/events/dominion-day/
Free hotdogs, drinks, cake, face painting, live music and more at the sixth annual North Edmonton Canada Day at Borden Park. The fun begins at noon and goes until 4 p.m. Check out the Facebook page for up-to-date information: www.facebook.com/Canada. Day. North. Edmonton
Free admission to the Art Gallery of Alberta from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canada Day inspired art activities begin at 11 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. For more information call 780-422-6223 or visit www. youraga.ca.
A green-themed Canada Day event at the Muttart Conservatory from noon to 4 p.m. Learn about composting, take a compost bag home, search the pyramids for Canadian symbols and enjoy a themed treat. Regular admission prices apply. For more information, visit www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attractions/muttart_conservatory/canada-day-at-the-muttartconservatory.aspx.
-Free entry to all of Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas. Festivities at Elk Island National Park take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Astotin Lake, featuring a performance by Ghost Cousin, Parks Canada interpretive programs and lots of family fun.
Celebrations at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The village is a 25-minute drive east of Edmonton on Highway 16. For more info visit: www.history.alberta.ca/ukrainianvillage/special-events/specialevents.aspx.
The Heritage Chinatown Night Market at Chinatown Multicultural Centre, 9540 102nd Ave. From 4 to 9 p.m. there will be traditional entertainment, arts and gift sales and food trucks.
The Boyle Street Community League will be hosting a free barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. at the Boyle Street Plaza, 9538 103A Ave.