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.
MAIN STAGE
Cultural Dance & Live Music
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2:00 pm Announcements (Land Acknowledgment)
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2:01 pm Evan Liang - Bag Pipe & Cello
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2:11 pm Ananta Dance Academy
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2:23 pm Viter Ukranian Dancers
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2:45 pm Sundara Dance Group
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3:05 pm Edmonton KSK Canada
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3:25 pm Grace Dance Studio
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3:45 pm Natyam Dance Academy
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4:05 pm Fiesta Cubana Dance
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4:25 pm Celtic Ceilidh Dancers
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4:55 pm HanBeat Samulnori
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5:15 pm Victor Jara Chilean Folk Dancers
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6:00pm Oh Canada Anthem & Dignitaries
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6:30pm Loud in the Pines
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7:05pm Jenesia
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8:00pm Martin Kerr
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8:55pm Panic Pixie
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10:00pm Scenic Route to Alaska
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Check out the details of FREE family activities taking place in the Mill Woods Sports Park!
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.
Cello & Bagpipe
Evan Liang @ 2:01 pm
Evan is a 10-year-old in the French Immersion Program at a Catholic school. A talented musician, he plays both the cello and bagpipes, often performing for the Mill Woods community and at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital. He won 1st Place at the Vienna Four Seasons International Musician Competition (Cello) in 2024. Evan is a member of Early Music Alberta, Music Enrichment Orchestra 2, UA Summer Orchestra, and the Edmonton Youth Pipe Band, earning recent awards at Highland Games.
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Indian
Ananta Dance @ 2:11 pm
Ananta Dance Academy showcases the beauty of Bharatanatyam, one of India’s most iconic classical dance forms. This Canada Day, enjoy a powerful performance of Goddess Durga — the fierce, radiant warrior who represents strength and protection. Through expressive storytelling, the dance celebrates her victory over darkness, symbolizing the triumph of courage, inner strength, and light.
Ukranian
Viter @ 2:25 pm
Viter Ukrainian Dancers, led by Lesia Pohoreski, Emily Belke-Farrell, and Joseph Hoffman, are an internationally recognized Edmonton ensemble known for their energy and artistry. For 30 years, they’ve shared Ukrainian Canadian culture worldwide through powerful dance, music, and storytelling that celebrate heritage, resilience, and the richness of Ukrainian traditions.
Indonesian
Sundara Dance @ 2:45 pm
Sundara Dance is a part of Edmonton Indonesian Community Association (EICA) that has been established since 2006. It consists of a group of Indonesians who share similar pride, passion and love towards Indonesian culture. It has been our mission to introduce our culture to people in Canada.
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Chinese Lion
Kun Seng Keng @ 3:05 pm
Edmonton KSK Canada is a non-profit Lion Dance team based in Edmonton that trains in Chinese southern style performance and competition Lion Dance. With a junior and senior group, our team welcomes all ages! Our goal is to continue to share this beautiful cultural sport with everyone!
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Chinese
Grace Dance Studio @ 3:25 pm
Grace Dance Studio is a place where tradition meets grace and artistry! At our studio, we pride ourselves on offering a unique and enriching dance experience that seamlessly blends the elegance of ballet with the rich cultural heritage of Chinese dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, we have something to offer for everyone.
Indian
Natyam Dance @ 3:45 pm
Natyam Academy founded by Malavika Venkatsubbaiah, promotes artistic excellence in Bharatanatyam across Alberta. Their work has been supported by the YEG Arts Council, Calgary Arts Development, and Alberta Dance Alliance, and featured at events such as CaNatyam and Thousand Faces Festival. Recipient of the YEG’s Cultural Diversity Award, as well as India’s Natya Saradhi and Konark Natya Ratna awards.
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Cuban
Orlando Martínez @ 4:05 pm
Orlando Martínez, founder of FiestaCubana Dance School, has brought the vibrant rhythms of Cuba to Edmonton since 2007. A professional dancer since 1998, Orlando’s high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing animation showcase Cuba’s rich dance traditions. Learn more or book a class at www.fiestacubanadanceschool.com.
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Scottish Highland & Irish
Celtic Ceilidh @ 4:25 pm
The Celtic Ceilidh dancers, based in Edmonton, have been performing at this Canada day celebration since inception and are excited to be back once again. They specialize in Highland and Irish dance forms in both traditional and choreographed numbers. This summer these dancers are traveling to train and compete in Scotland and Ireland.
Korean
HanBeat Samulnori @ 4:55 pm
HanBeat Samulnori is an Edmonton based Traditional Korean music and dance group bringing a taste of Korean culture to Canada. They were established 31 years ago and continue to share Korean heritage through various events and venues. You can check them out or contact them on Facebook or Instagram @hanbeatofficial for performance requests or more information!
Chilean
Victor Jara @ 5:15 pm
The Victor Jara Chilean Folk Dancers have been active in the city of Edmonton since 1976. For Canada Day, the junior and intermediate groups (ages 5-12) will be performing dances from the central region of Chile. This region is known for its wines, fruits, temperate climate and cowboys, known as Huasos. The Spanish colonial influence is evident in the dances.
6:30 pm
Loud in the Pines
Loud in the Pines is an Edmonton-based indie-folk duo whose heartfelt songs will transport you from the wide open prairies to the forests and cliffs they dream about. Musicians Spencer Taubner and Kelin Flanagan deliver seamless vocal harmonies and lyrical stories about community, nature, and growth. Having played music together for many years, they have a connection to each other and their audiences that’s something special and leaves listeners captivated and restored. Their first full-length record, ‘Every Colour Left’, was just released in May 2025; it was produced by Juno-winner Ben Plotnick, supported by the Edmonton Arts Council, and celebrated with a sold-out release show at Rapid Fire Theatre. Loud in the Pines can be found on many of Edmonton’s stages, building a name for themselves in our vibrant folk music scene
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7:05 pm
Jenesia
JENESIA is an Edmonton-based pop duo that combines vintage and modern musicality to create catchy, emotion-evoking songs and memorable live shows. Their pop musicality is coloured by soulful blues guitar and a hint of jazz. Jenesia has played over 500 live shows including two Western Canadian tours, an appearance on national television in Toronto and showcases in Nashville, TN. These award-winning songwriters have been finalists in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, L.A. Top Voice, Music City Songstar and were nominated for a GMA and multiple Edmonton Music Awards. The group has received national airplay and their single, Mexico, had its world premiere on the Strombo Show, received over 600,000 streams on Spotify alone and made 106.5 Mountain FM’s Top 60 songs for 2018. The music video garnered 125,000+ video views online. Catchy melodies, paired with an important story of surviving childhood abuse, make Jenesia an authentic voice in pop music.
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8:00 pm
Martin Kerr
Martin Kerr sings what you're thinking. A folk troubadour for the post-truth age, his outspoken and poetic takes are connecting with millions of listeners around the world. He blends the urgent issues of the day with deeply personal narratives, in honest and nostalgic folk arrangements that invite you to sing along. Explosive growth on social media has seen him reach over 50 million people in just the last 2 months, with his controversial rewrites of classic songs like God Rest Ye Merry Billionaires, Away In Bomb Shelters, and What's Up America? being adopted as anthems for justice and democracy. Making waves with his captivating live performances, he's opened for Dermot Kennedy, Walk Off The Earth, Blue Rodeo and The Strumbellas, and played festival stages across North America.
Martin honed his live show through 15 years as a street-performer, visiting 35 countries. In 2022 he signed with Nettwerk Records and released a flurry of new work, including his latest EP, After The Apocalypse.Producers Ben Cramer (Old Sea Brigade) and Owen Lewis (Snow Patrol, Willie Nelson) lend Kerr’s sound new depth - somewhere between James Taylor and Radiohead, tackling themes romantic and apocalyptic, laced with his dry British humour.“It's incredible to see people singing my songs around the planet, raising their voices together, calling for peace, truth and justice. I hope you sing along and feel you’re not the only one.” said Martin.With his following snowballing by the day, 2025 promises to be a breakout year for Martin Kerr, with another new album on the way, and new adventures on the horizon.
8:55 pm
Panic Pixie
This energetic power trio is all girl, a whole lot of fun, and a sprinkle of sparkle. Following the recent release of their second single “C U Next Tuesday”, this Edmonton-based group is hard at work writing and recording more of your soon-to-be favourite pop rock tunes. At live shows, Panic Pixie gets crowds moving by playing a mix of originals, current radio hits, and Gen Z throwbacks. Their first year active as a group was jam-packed, building an impressive performance resume including opening for artists such as Dear Rouge and The Beaches on Beaumont Music Festival’s main stage, travelling to perform in Southern Alberta, and playing numerous shows at noteworthy Edmonton venues including The Starlite Room, The Dive Bar, and The Aviary. With a strong start and a commitment to continuing their momentum, Kat Hannah and Megan are one of your new favourite girl bands as Panic Pixie!
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10:00 pm
Scenic Route to Alaska
Edmonton's Scenic Route to Alaska, known for their prairie-indie sound, released their seventh album, "Lasts Forever," in April 2024. Their track "Love Keeps" hit SOCAN #1 and topped CBC Radio 2 charts in 2016. They won the Western Canadian Music Award for Rock Group of the Year in 2018 and earned five Edmonton Music Awards. The new album "Lasts Forever" promises a matured sound while maintaining their captivating live performances, solidifying their status as Canadian music pioneers.
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