Grande Prairie’s Canada Day fireworks will light up the sky from a new location this year, as the City moves the display from Muskoseepi Park to Legion Field following a fire prevention review. The July 1 show will still begin at 11:30 p.m., but the switch to the track and field facility at 11313 105 Street helps lower wildfire danger while keeping the celebration safe for the community.
The City of Grande Prairie announced the change after a spring of extreme fire conditions that saw an extended fire ban across the region. Dry weather and lack of rain pushed wildfire risk to dangerous levels, with a ban enacted on May 29 and only easing in late June. On June 30, the Grande Prairie Fire Department lifted the fire advisory at 9 a.m., thanks to recent rain and cooler temperatures that dropped the danger to low.
“Preventing wildfires doesn’t fall on just one person or one department, it takes everyone,” said Fire Marshal Chris Renyk. “Whether you’re putting out a cigarette properly or reminding a friend to check wind conditions before lighting a fire, small actions matter. We all have a role to play in keeping our community safe during fire season.”
The fireworks relocation is the only major change to Canada Day plans. The downtown parade runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and activities at Muskoseepi Park continue from 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. before crowds head to Legion Field for the finale. The Legion Field site, known for hosting major track meets, has washrooms, change rooms, and plenty of open space for spectators to spread out and enjoy the view.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for the new viewing areas around Legion Field and check the City’s website for road and transit updates. With wildfire risk now low and the advisory lifted, the community can look forward to a full day of celebration capped off by a safer fireworks display.
