This Canada Day, we invite local businesses, organizations, and residents to help fill Jasper with colour, connection, and community spirit.

Alongside traditional red and white decorations, we encourage the community to include orange hearts and orange elements as a symbol of our shared commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. 

Whether it’s a decorated storefront, window display, patio, office, or community space, every contribution helps create a welcoming and meaningful celebration throughout the community.

Together, we can create a Canada Day that reflects both celebration and reflection — honouring where we’ve come from, acknowledging the truths of our shared history, and imagining a stronger future together.

This year’s celebration will bring residents and visitors together through music, cultural demonstrations, family activities, local vendors, entertainment, and opportunities for reflection, connection, and celebration. Truth and Reconciliation will be thoughtfully woven throughout the day by creating space for Indigenous voices, culture, learning, and community connection. 

As we are still in the planning stages, the schedule of events below is tentative and subject to change: 

• 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Pancake Breakfast - Commemoration Park - 301 Pyramid Lake Road
• 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Zumba in The Park - Commemoration Park - 301 Pyramid Lake Road
• 11:00 AM - Flag Raising - Commemoration Park - 301 Pyramid Lake Road
• 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Canada Day Parade - Along Patricia Street and Connaught Drive 
• 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Entertainment in The Park - Commemoration Park - 301 Pyramid Lake Road

The Canada Day Parade is a long-standing Jasper tradition that brings our community together to celebrate connection, creativity, culture, and community spirit.

We invite local organizations, businesses, schools, performers, community groups, families, and residents to take part in this year’s parade. Whether you are creating a float, walking with your group, sharing music, culture, or community pride, we welcome parade entries that help create a fun, respectful, and family-friendly experience for everyone.

As part of this year’s celebration, the Municipality of Jasper and the Canada Day Planning Committee are working to weave Truth and Reconciliation throughout the day by creating space for Indigenous voices, cultures, and community connection.

We encourage parade entries that reflect kindness, inclusion, creativity, and the spirit of coming together as a community. 

Non-motorized entries that align with the Municipality of Jasper's priority around environmental stewardship are encouraged. Instead of a traditional flatbed float, consider a creative, people-powered entry - decorated bicycles, walking performances, mascots, music or dance groups, push carts, human-powered float displays, or other fun ideas!

Applications, parade guidelines, and event details can be found below.

 APPLY TO BE IN THE PARADE

• Parade participant application

PARADE RULES & SAFETY GUIDELINES

Parade Safety Guidelines

 To help create a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, all parade participants must follow these guidelines.

 General Expectations

• Follow directions from event staff and parade marshals
• Arrive on time for staging and check-in
• Maintain safe spacing between entries
• Keep parade movement steady and safe

 Candy & Promotional Materials

• Candy or items may be given to spectators.
• Throwing items from vehicles or floats into the crowd generally is not allowed. 

 Vehicles & Floats

• Drivers must hold a valid driver’s licence
• Vehicles must operate safely at all times
• Unsafe riding practices are not permitted

Animals

• Animals must be properly controlled and cared for
• Participants are responsible for cleanup

Conduct

Participants may not display:

• hateful or discriminatory messaging
• explicit or offensive material
• unsafe behaviour
• or aggressive political messaging unrelated to the spirit of the event

 Safety Authority

We reserve the right to remove participants or entries that create safety concerns or violate event expectations.

Following the parade, the celebration continues with an afternoon in the park featuring live entertainment, family activities, artisan vendors, food vendors, cultural demonstrations, and opportunities to gather together as a community.

This year’s Canada Day celebration aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space that reflects community connection, creativity, and the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation. Indigenous culture, storytelling, music, and learning will be woven throughout the day alongside local performers, organizations, and businesses. 

We are currently accepting applications for:

• Food Vendors
• Market Vendors
• Performer, Speaker or Entertainer Application

We welcome a diversity of vendors and entertainers that help create a fun, accessible, and enjoyable experience for residents and visitors alike.

Canada Day in Jasper is made possible through the support, energy, and generosity of community volunteers.

From helping with the parade and family activities to welcoming visitors, supporting cultural programming, and assisting behind the scenes, volunteers play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and memorable celebration for everyone.

This year’s event will continue to weave Truth and Reconciliation throughout the day by creating space for Indigenous culture, community connection, learning, and reflection alongside celebration and fun.

We welcome volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Whether you can help for a few hours or the full day, your support helps bring the community together.

Apply to Volunteer for Canada Day

• Volunteer Application

Volunteer Expectations

We ask volunteers to:

• Arrive on time
• Check in with your supervisor
• Wear your volunteer identification
• Ask questions if you are unsure of something
• Report any concerns or incidents to municipal staff 

Respectful Interactions

Please help create a space where everyone feels welcome.

Safety

If you see a medical concern, unsafe behaviour, conflict or a participant in distress, please notify event staff immediately.

We invite local businesses and organizations to help support an inclusive, welcoming, and community-focused celebration.

 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Community Builder Sponsor: Supports family-friendly activities and community gathering spaces.
•  Culture & Connection Sponsor: Supports music, arts, and cultural programming.
•  Truth & Reconciliation Sponsor: Supports Indigenous participation, honoraria, cultural programming, and learning opportunities.
•  Youth & Family Sponsor: Supports children’s activities and accessible family programming.

Sponsor Recognition

Sponsors may receive:

• Logo placement
• Social media recognition
• Event signage
• Stage acknowledgements
• Inclusion in promotional materials

Sponsorship Values

We aim to work with sponsors who support:

• Inclusion
• Community wellbeing
• Respectful participation
• The spirit of the event

The Municipality reserves the right to decline sponsorships that conflict with event values.

Thank you for your interest in participating in Jasper’s Canada Day celebrations. We are working to create a welcoming, respectful, and community-focused event that celebrates connection, culture, and belonging. All participants are expected to support the spirit of the event and help create a positive experience for everyone.

Participants must:

• Treat others with respect
• Follow event instructions and safety requirements
• Contribute to a family-friendly environment
• Avoid discriminatory or hateful language or imagery
• Support a safe and inclusive atmosphere

The Municipality May Refuse or Remove Participation If a participant:

• Promotes hate, discrimination, harassment, or violence
• Creates unsafe conditions
• Uses inappropriate or offensive language or imagery
• Does not follow event rules or staff direction
• Misrepresents their application
• Acts in a way that conflicts with the spirit and values of the event

Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

We acknowledge that Canada Day may bring up different emotions and experiences for people. Our event aims to create space for celebration, learning, reflection, and respectful dialogue. We are committed to working alongside Indigenous partners and community members to ensure Indigenous voices, cultures, and traditions are meaningfully featured and included throughout the day.