July 1st Canada Day Event

The City of Yellowknife invites residents and visitors to come to Somba K’e Civic Plaza on July 1 for a day of free family activities, local food vendors and artisans, and live performances from The Ketchum Quartet, Johnny Cole, Stephen Richardson and many more!

The event will kick off at 1 p.m. with the opening of the Kids Zone. It will feature free face painting, local entertainment by Bella Beats and Yellowknife Gymnastics, and activities like bouncy castles and a balloon artist/magician!

Opening ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. and be followed by live performances. Performed by the Yellowknives Dene Drummers, the day will conclude with a Dene Drum Dance at 7 p.m.

On July 1, the City hopes you will join us as we celebrate everyone living in Canada, and continue to acknowledge the past and commit to working together towards reconciliation and building a future for our country that we can be proud of.