MWPC is a not-for-profit, volunteer based organization that acts as a unified body of the community leagues in MillWoods, The Meadows & Ellerslie, striving to make Southeast Edmonton a safe and supportive community to live, work and play.
Our mission is to celebrate both our rich Canadian history and the diversity of the community with a FREE and inclusive event featuring multicultural performances, dance, music, fun and fireworks that is open to everyone.
MWPC CANADA DAY 2024
The Mill Woods Presidents' Council has delivered the Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration with the support of sponsors and donors since 1990. Financial support ensures the event continues year after year providing free entertainment to 50,000+ people.
Watch here for the details on the Canada Day Celebration to take place Saturday July 1st, 2023.
This Canada Day we will be collecting non-perishable food donations to help feed people in our community through SSVP ST THERESA’S FOOD BANK.
FOOD TRUCKS
2:00 - 11:00 PM
Poutine, ice-cream, pizza, refreshments & snacks!
ARTISAN FAIR
2:00 - 11:00 PM
Local artists!
FIREWORKS
11:00 PM
Sponsored by
Mill Woods Town Center
JOIN US AT 6:00PM FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY, OH CANADA & DIGNITARIES!
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
3:00pm Announcements
3:05pm TBD
3:22pm South Asian Arts Movement
3:39pm Chinese Traditional & Folk
4:01pm Victor Jara Chilean Folk Dance
4:18pm Jeevan Gopal Dance Academy by Anjan
4:25pm Taiwan Lion & Kung Fu
4:42pm Ceilidh Dancers
5:10pm Indigenous Performer
6:00pm Oh Canada Anthem & Ceremonies
6:35pm Jed & the Valentine
7:10pm Abigayle Kompst
7:55pm Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
8:55pm Scarlet Ibis
10:00pm Tim Isberg
Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration takes place in the Mill Woods Park west of Mill Woods Town Centre.
There is no parking on site for public and there are road closures to be aware of as indicated below.
7:30pm - 12:00am 66street CLOSED from 23rd Avenue to 28th Avenue
10:45pm - 12:00am Additional closures around the park include 28th Ave.
10:45pm - 12:00am Millwoods Road at 23rd Avenue
10:45pm - 12:00am. 66th Street at 34th Avenue closed to south bound traffic
10:45pm - 12:00am. 28th Avenue at 50th Street closed to west bound traffic
10:45pm - 12:00am. 23rd Avenue at 50th Street closed to west bound traffic.
SEE ROAD CLOSUE MAP
VOLUNTEER FOR CANADA DAY 2024
This event is organized by a dedicated group of volunteers but we need community members to be on site July 1st for the following duties:
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Children's Fun Zone (assisting with games & activities)
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1:00pm - 4:30pm & 4:00 - 7:30pm
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Information Tent (giving directions and details of the day)
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1:30pm - 5:30pm, 5:00pm - 8:00pm & 7:30pm - 11:30pm
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Site Set Up
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June 30th 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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July 1st 11:00am - 2:00pm
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- Garbage Collection
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 9:00pm - 12:00am
- Main Stage Support
- 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- 7:30pm - 11:30pm
- Parking Lot/ ATV Path Attendance
- 8:00am - 11:30am
- 11:00am - 2:30pm
- 2:00pm - 5:30pm
- 5:00pm - 9:00pm
T-shirt, volunteer certificate, refreshements & snacks provided!