There are plenty of ways to celebrate Canada Day in the Foothills on Monday. Here’s what’s happening around the region:
OKOTOKS
The Town of Okotoks' celebrations run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds adjacent to the Okotoks Recreation Centre.
A drumming circle will kick off the festivities followed by various multicultural and musical performances. Fit Set Ninja, a giant mobile obstacle course, will offer fun for all ages, while other activities will include craft tents and a barbecue in support of KidSport Okotoks.
There are also free swim sessions at the recreation centre.
The Okotoks Dawgs take on the Swift Current 57s at 7:05 p.m., which will be followed by a fireworks display at approximately 10:30 p.m. at Bill Robertson Park across from Seaman Stadium.
More details at okotoks.ca.
DIAMOND VALLEY
The Town of Diamond Valley is hosting a pool party and fireworks display to celebrate Canada Day.
A toonie swim at the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool that will include games and prizes. The available swim times go from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
In the evening, festivities kick off with a DJ set behind the Oilfields Arena at 8:30 p.m. Followed by fireworks once it gets dark enough.
DEWINTON
The 42nd annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast at Dewinton Hall will run from 9 a.m. to noon.
Breakfast costs $7 for adults, $5 for kids (six and under are free). There will be a DJ live on location, facepainting, collector cars and more.
There will also be tickets sold for a quilt raffle (value of $750) with the draw at 11 a.m. and proceeds going to Rowan House.
BLACKIE
The hamlet of Blackie has a day full of Canada Day celebrations that kick off with a pancake breakfast at the Blackie Hall from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
The parade takes place at 10 a.m. and is followed by a day of fun for the whole family at Lions Park. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be live entertainment, petting zoo, bouncy castles, farmers market, beer garden, car show, food trucks and more.
The day finishes with a fireworks show at 11 p.m.
