Canada Day 2023
Let's Celebrate Canada Day together!
We are excited to announce this year's celebrations will be at Conibear Park!
Line the streets with red, white, and orange as we show pride and respect.
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the Town of Fort Smith is located on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Salt River First Nation, Smith Landing First Nation, and the Fort Smith Metis. We acknowledge the traditional Dene name for the Fort Smith region is Thebacha which translates to "by the rapids”.
The Town of Fort Smith recognizes that Canada Day can mean different things for different members of our community. As a result, we hope to ensure that Canada Day in Fort Smith is a safe and inclusive family-friendly event with a range of activities including live music, food, and fun activities.
Schedule of Events
11:00 am - Parade participants meet at the Community & Recreation Centre
11:15 - 11:30 am - Float Set up, judging and Marshalling at the Community & Recreation Centre
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Canada Day Parade - see route information below
1:00 - 130 pm - Opening and Mayor's Welcome, singing of the National Anthem
1:30 - 2:00 pm - Citizen Awards presentation and cutting of Canada Day cake
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Free BBQ - Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn and watermelon - Please note there will be other vendors in Conibear Park serving a variety of food options.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Live Music - Bell Rock Band, Leonard Desjerlais, Marie Macdonald
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Family Friendly Activities - Bouncy castle, face painting, side walk chalk, street hockey and more!
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Food Vendors and Arts & Crafts vendors
Parking
- Parking at Conibear Park is limited. We ask that you walk or bike to Conibear Park.
- Parking on site is reserved for elders, seniors and those with disabilities.
- We ask that you park your vehicle at a nearby designated area and walk to Conibear Park.
- Parking is available at the Post Office / Federal building, the Fort Smith Centennial Arena, and the Community & Recreation Centre.
Canada Day Parade - starts at 12:00 pm
All community members are invited to participate in the Canada Day Parade! Get creative and help us put on an amazing parade!
- Participants wanting to be in the parade must meet at the marshalling area at the Fort Smith Community & Recreation Centre
- Float Set up, judging and Marshalling at 11:15 - 11:30 AM - Meet at the Fort Smith Community & Recreation Centre
- Parade Starts at 12:00 PM
Parade Route
- Fort Smith Community & Recreation Centre - start
- Left onto King St.
- Right onto McDougall Rd.
- Left onto Portage Ave.
- Right onto Marine Dr.
- Left onto Camsell Ave.
- Left onto McDougall Rd.
- Right onto King St.
- Return to Community & Recreation Centre