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Here's what's happening in Regina for Canada Day
A Saskatchewan and Canadian flag can be seen in Regina. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
Canada Day, also known by many in Regina as Tatanga Day, falls on a Tuesday this year, but there will still be plenty of events for people to take part in.
Here are some of the things you can do to celebrate July 1 in the Queen City.
Wascana Park
A pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. will be followed by several activities throughout the day at Wascana Park, including a family fun zone, a vendor market, and food truck alley.
From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a tethered hot air balloon ride will also be offered.
The main stage will feature musical performances beginning at 1p.m., leading up to Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon Boys, and Harlequin.
The festivities will conclude with fireworks.
More information on the day's events can be found here.
Albert Street from College Avenue to Regina Avenue will be closed to traffic in the evening and will remain closed until after the fireworks end.
Legislative Drive will also be closed and will reopen on July 2.
Government House
The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan will be hosting a celebration at Government House from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Several performances will be held on the main stage, including Kung Fu Regina's Lion Dancers and The Austrian Edelweiss Dance Group. There will be shows from KAOS Dogsports, as well as face painting and a bouncy castle.
In addition, the Government House Historical Society's Vintage & Collectibles Sale will be held inside the building from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is open to the public and free to attend. More information can be found here.
RCMP Heritage Centre
From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the RCMP Heritage Centre will be hosting their Canda Day celebration.
There will be face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games, a Cadet obstacle course, craft making station, and a meet and greet with Monte the Moose.
The event is open to the public and free to attend. More information can be found here.
There will also be a Sunset Ceremony beginning at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. For anyone who misses the ceremony, there will be three more taking place in July.
Buffalo Meadows Park
Hosted by the Buffalo People Arts Institute, Tatanga Day festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Buffalo Meadows Park.
The annual event was introduced for people to celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous history on July 1.
The event will showcase music, dance, art, storytelling, as well as craft and food vendors. All are welcome to attend the free gathering.
All Regina Public library (RPL) locations will be closed. However, library staff will be taking part in the Tatanga Day gathering, as well as the RPL family fun zone at the Legislative grounds.
City services
Some City of Regina services will be closed or will be operating on reduced schedules on Canada Day.
All civic offices will be closed.
Outdoor pools will have regular operating hours with Buffalo Meadows, Maple Leaf, Massey, and Regent all open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wascana outdoor pool will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The North West Leisure Centre will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the Sportplex – Fieldhouse & Lawson Aquatic Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre is closed for maintenance.
Bus service will be operating on the Sunday schedule, but the Information Centre and RIDELine will be closed. Paratransit will be operating on a holiday schedule from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Waste collection, including garbage, recycling, and compost will be picked up per their usual schedule. The landfill will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with entry gates closing at 5:15 p.m.
The office at Riverside Memorial Park and Regina Cemetery will be closed but the gates will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Parking meters will not be in effect.
