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 2023
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, pizza, ice-cream, pizza, refreshments & snacks!
ARTISAN FAIR
2:00 - 11:00 PM
Local artists!
BEER GARDEN
2:00 - 10:00 PM
Alley Kat will have a family friendly area to serve cold drinks.
FIREWORKS
11:00 PM
Sponsored by Maclab Development Group
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MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
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3:00pm Announcements
3:05pm TBD
3:16pm Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Edmonton
3:33pm Jeevan Gopal Dance Academy
3:50pm Punjabi Heritage and Folk
4:07pm Ceilidh(pronounced kaylee) dancer
4:34pm Teejay
4:44pm Meredith Zhang
5:10pm Sissy Thiessen
6:00pm Anthem & Ceremonies
6:30pm Julia Dolejsi
7:10pm The Payphones
7:55pm Scarlet Ibis
8:55pm Tim Isberg
9:55pm John Hewitt
Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration takes place in the Mill Woods Park west of Mill Woods Town Centre.
There is no parking on site and there are the 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 Avenue.
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
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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1:00 - 4:30 & 4:00 - 7:30​
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Information Tent (giving directions and details of the day)
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1:00 - 4:30, 4:00 - 7:30 & 7:30 - 11:00
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Site Set Up
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11:00am - 2:00pm
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- Garbage Collection​
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, 9:00pm - 12:00pm​
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All volunteer's are required to attend a short orientation on June 30th.
T-shirt, volunteer certificate, refreshements & snack provided!