The day will begin with a re-enactment of the building´s 1912 opening ceremony, performed by costumed actors on the Legislature´s front steps. The long-awaited time capsule reveal will follow, along with architectural tours of the beloved landmark. And no party would be complete without Birthday cake! The 1912-inspired fair features a penny carnival, magicians, stilt walkers, antique cars and ATCO Gas´s “He´s Got the Pipes” centennial variety show.

Formal Program

Front Steps of Legislature: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. → Carillon recital by Dr. Robert de Frece
11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. → Performance by Asani
11:45 a.m. – 12:07 p.m. → Official remarks
12:07 p.m. – 12:12 p.m. → Presentation of ATCO Legacy gift
12:12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. → Re-enactment of the 1912 Legislature Building opening
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. → Time capsule reveal
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. → Cake-cutting ceremony

Architectural tours of the Legislature Building will run every 10 minutes:
1:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

To further mark the occasion, archival prints and a framed pewter rendering of the Legislature Building are available for purchase in the Legislative Assembly Gift Shop.

Family Activities

South Grounds: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ATCO Centennial Stage:

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. → Running Thunder Dancers
2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. → Keister Family Fiddlers
2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. → Thumbs Up! Quartet
3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. → Kayla Patrick
3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. → NEK Trio
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. → Marie-Josée Ouimet Jazz Quartet

Children's Entertainment

Penny arcade featuring a bean bag toss, three-legged races and more

1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. → Performances by magician Kent Wong
2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. → Storytelling by TALES

Roving Entertainment

National Stilt Walkers of Canada
Sean Sonego, roving musician

West Lawn

Edmonton Antique Car Club 1912-1930 automobiles display
ATCO Gas Blue Flame Kitchen: Twizzlers and punch

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. → ATCO Gas He´s Got the Pipes vaudeville show

Live on the ATCO Centennial Stage three of Alberta´s best homegrown talents join the celebration– Paul Brandt, Big Sugar and Brett Kissel! This family-friendly, unlicensed concert will take place on the south lawn of the Legislature Grounds. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating.

ATCO Centennial Stage

South grounds starts 7:00 p.m.

7:15 p.m. → Brett Kissel
8:30 p.m. → Big Sugar
9:00 p.m. → Paul Brandt

Paul Brandt

Calgary-born, internationally acclaimed country star and local favourite Paul will be the final act! Paul recently headlined the Calgary Stampede and is the most awarded male Canadian country music artist in history. → More ←

Big Sugar

Brings their explosive show to the Alberta Legislature Grounds with their larger-than-life rock and reggae sound! Frontman and fellow Albertan Gordie Johnson returns to Edmonton following their 40-city nationwide tour in support of the latest cd Revolution Per Minute. → More ←

Brett Kissel

A St. Paul native, he is a country singer-songwriter who recently toured with George Canyon. Brett remains the youngest ever nominee for a Canadian country music award, having been nominated for a rising star award in 2006. → More ←

A spectacular fireworks display launched from the Legislature grounds will be the evening´s grand finale!

Parking

ETS or LRT is strongly recommended.

Limited Parking is available in the following locations:
» East underground parkade off of 107 Street
» The Impark lot off of 106 Street and 98 Avenue
» Telus Field at 10233 - 96 Avenue

Location

Alberta Legislature Building - 107 Street and 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Tasty Treats

We don´t expect birthday cake alone to sustain you for the whole day so a variety of food trucks and snack vendors will be onsite to serve you including:
» Fat Franks
» Oil City Hot Dogs
» Fantasia Italian
» Serben Free Range
» Tara´s Treats
» Eva Sweet
» Carnival Cravings

Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Do Bring

» Attire appropriate for the weather, sunscreen, bug spray
» Something to sit on - tarp, blanket or low-backed, low-legged chair
    (legs 8 inches tall maximum; the back should be no more that 26 inches off the ground)
» Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (if you like)

There will also be a variety of food vendors to satisfy many tastes

Don’t bring

» High-backed lawnchairs
» Pets
» Alcohol or drugs
» Glass containers (exception baby food and bottles)
» Video or audio recording equipment

Visitor Services

» Phone: 780.427.7362
» E-mail: visitorinfo@assembly.ab.ca