See you again next year

Thank you, Alberta!

Under big Alberta skies, we spotlighted the stories, music, and spirit that bind us together and make Alberta unique. Thank you to everyone who came out to events in Calgary, Edmonton and communities across the province to help celebrate Alberta Day.

Alberta Day 2024 highlights

Image of Alberta with heart

Colourful light display over Edmonton legislature grounds.

Photo of bandshell concert in Edmonton

Concert at the Bandshell lower grounds of Edmonton Legislature.

Capoeira

Capoeira performance at Edmonton Legislature for Alberta Day 2024.

Photo of giant chess match

Kids playing a chess match with giant pieces - Alberta Day 2024.

Photo of Maharlika dancers

Maharlika dancers at Alberta Day 2024

Photo of Royal Tyrrell Museum display

Royal Tyrrell Museum display at Alberta Day 2024.

Photo of Alberta Day street performance

Street performer entertains a young child for Alberta Day 2024.

Belly dance fusion, Fire dancers perform on stage

Belly dance fusion - Fire dance performers.

Dragon dancers gather around a tent as people look on.

Dragon dancers at Alberta Day 2024.

Performer OG Jonah raises his hand and sings into a microphone

OG Jonah performs for an Alberta Day 2024 crowd.

Our spirit, culture and heritage

Alberta became a province on September 1, 1905.

In recognition of this anniversary and in celebration of our province’s unique spirit, culture and heritage, we have designated September 1 as Alberta Day.

Fun facts

Provincial shield

Here are 119 things you may not have known about Alberta.

 

Celebrate Alberta Day Sept. 1