The City of Calgary announced Stampede Park will be the location of the launch of the aerial fireworks display on Canada Day. .“The City of Calgary committed to sharing the location for a site to hold the Canada Day display, and we’re so happy to announce our partner, the Calgary Stampede, will be the site for the launch of 2023 fireworks,” said City of Calgary City Manager David Duckworth in a Thursday press release. .The release said the exact details of timing will be announced closer to the date once plans are finalized. It added onsite viewing at Stampede Park will not be possible due to the set-up of the Calgary Stampede. .Calgarians will have a variety of options to observe Canada Day in a way most meaningful to them. The city is offering diverse, educational, and inclusive programming for Calgarians to celebrate culture and community, including an enhanced pyrotechnic show featuring a stunning display of lights and sounds which will be launched from the main stage at Fort Calgary during the headliner act. .The City of Calgary cancelled its firework display to mark and celebrate Canada Day on May 18. .READ MORE: MORGAN: Woke city of Calgary ends Canada Day fireworks as part of truth and reconciliation.The fireworks were recognized as a fun, cost-effective family event where people could gather in a park and ring in another year of Canada existing as a country. .The city said it was ending the fireworks display due to “cultural sensitivities related to ongoing efforts at truth and reconciliation with Canada’s First Nations.” It noted July 1 marks the anniversary of Canada's Chinese Immigration Act. .The City of Calgary said on May 25 it reversed its decision to not hold fireworks to celebrate Canada Day and will have them. .READ MORE: UPDATED: Canada Day fireworks are back in Calgary as city reverses decision.“We have heard from many Calgarians as well as members of city council that while the pilot program is valued, they would also appreciate an aerial fireworks display to celebrate on July 1,” said Duckworth. .“We are working with partners to confirm an appropriate site and will share details as they become available.”
