Free transit to Henderson for July 1 evening festivities

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30, 2023.

Herald file photo Maggie Sun helps hands out watermelon slices during a past year's Canada Day festivities at Henderson Lake.

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com

Saturday is party time around the country with Canada Day celebrations in the spotlight.

And The City of Lethbridge is making it easier for residents planning to hit Henderson Lake on Saturday evening to catch entertainment and enjoy the festivities. Limited parking around Henderson Lake Park doesn’t have to be a deterrent because people can use free transit to avoid traffic when heading to the park.

Transit service, says the City, will be free after 7 p.m. and the No. 3 cityLINK green route and No. 4 cityLINK orange route will both be extended until 11:45 p.m. to ensure riders can take in the fireworks display before leaving the park.

“Riders can use any stop along the designated routes or choose to park their vehicle at one of the exterior Transit hub locations, including the Park ‘n’ Ride, Crossings Station (Cavendish Farms Centre), South Gate Station or the Sherring Station,” says the City

Canada Day celebrations in the northeast end of Henderson will start at noon. Activities include the food hub, kids’ zone, youth market and live performers, with the fireworks set to begin at 11 p.m. at Henderson Lake Park.

Celebrations are free to attend and welcoming for all residents and visitors.

Opening ceremonies are set for 4 p.m.

The Kid Zone runs from noon until 8 p.m. and the food hub goes from 11 a.m. until 10:45 p.m.

Also planned are a kids artisan market, kayak and dragon boat demonstrations and the ever-popular demonstrations.

Entertainment on the main stage starts at 11 a.m. with the Lethbridge Community Band performing until noon. They will be followed by a wide range of artists including musicians, and other performers. John Wort Hannam closes the entertainment with a set starting at 9:35 p.m.

Galt Gardens will also be a hub of activity hosted by the Interfaith Food Bank Society.

The day starts off there with a charity breakfast and a show ‘n shine. There will also be entertainment on the community stage.

Because of the July 1 holiday, the Waste and Recycling Centre will be closed Saturday. It will be open on Monday as will yard waste sites.

Community Animal Services will also be closed on Saturday but will reopen Monday.

Transit will operate Monday on the holiday schedule.

Also closed on Saturday will be the Helen Schuler Nature Centre – it will reopen Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. All branches of the library will be closed as well on Saturday, reopening also on Monday.

The Galt Museum and Fort Whoop-Up will both be closed Monday.

The 311 office will be closed Monday but will reopen on Tuesday at 8 a.m. For urgent matters, a 24-hour trouble line can be reached by dialing 311.

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