🇨🇦 Canada Day @ The Forks
⏰ Noon – 10:30 PM
📍 1 Forks Market Rd

Celebrate Canada Day 2023 at The Forks with a Spectacular Drone Show 🎆

The theme for Canada Day 2023 at The Forks is Finding our North Star, which reflects our collective journey of finding our way after a challenging year. The theme also honours the Indigenous star teachings that have guided generations of people across this land.

The festivities will start at 12 pm and run until 10:30 pm, with something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the highlights:

• Watch a soccer game between two local teams on the field near the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
• Grab a bite from one of the many food trucks or picnic tables on site, or visit The Forks Market for more dining options
• Learn about the history and culture of The Forks through workshops and tours led by Indigenous elders and guides

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• Listen to live music from local artists on the stage in front of The Forks Market, curated by Manitoba Music
• Explore the art installations and exhibits throughout The Forks, including the Oodena Celebration Circle and the Peace Meeting Site
• Experience the Acakos drone show, a stunning display of 100 drones that will create shapes and patterns in the sky, accompanied by a narration by Cree astronomer Wilfred Buck. The show is inspired by his traditional teachings about the North Star and other celestial phenomena.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate Canada Day 2023 at The Forks with a spectacular drone show that will leave you breathless. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

This year’s musical line-up is stacked with local artists, including a number of JUNO-nominated performers like Indian City, Jade Turner, and The 12/21.

The Forks Market stage, programmed in partnership with Manitoba Music, will showcase the amazing talent of:

12:00 p.m. | Darryl Buck
1:00 p.m. | Onna Lou
2:00 p.m. | Tommyphyll
3:00 p.m. | HERA
4:00 p.m. | Lev Snowe
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6:00 p.m. | Jérémie & The Delicious Hounds
7:00 p.m. | Jade Turner
8:00 p.m. | The 12/21
9:00 p.m. | Annika Scott
9:30 p.m. | Indian City

Musical performances will run all afternoon and into the evening.