2024 On the Street

Ribbon Skirts

Ribbon Skirts

Saturday & Sunday | On the Street

Look up to see the ribbon skirts dancing with the wind! Built by students of Jasper Place High School and inspired by Noella Steinhauer, the Ribbon Skirt installation pays tribute to the strength and resilience of Indigenous women. The skirts serve as a visual language and can express personal experiences and ceremonial significance.

Chinese Lanterns – Photo Op!

Chinese Lanterns – Photo Op!

Saturday & Sunday | Alleyway  (in the alley between 94 & 93 Street on 118 Avenue)

Immerse yourself in the ethereal glow of the Chinese Lanterns and join us in preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations on February 10, 2024. In collaboration with Ruth Jeang, Cheryl Boos, and Steven Teeuwsen.

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In the Bush: A Street Gallery

In the Bush: A Street Gallery

Saturday & Sunday | On the Street

Goldenrod, highbush cranberry and sage, dive into the world of Alberta based medicinal plants. A unique exhibition where the raw beauty of the bush meets the street, transforming natural landscapes into an open-air gallery, blending wilderness and creativity. See more of Amanda's work online at amandaschutz.com.

Hong De Lion Dancers

Hong De Lion Dancers

Saturday & Sunday • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | On the Street

Hong De Lion Dancers will be sharing the lion’s blessings, which are believed to bring happiness, longevity, and good luck!

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Lion Dance is an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. In the past, Lion Dance was only seen during Chinese New Year and at some businesses grand openings; today, Lion Dance is a common sight at weddings, anniversaries, parades, and many other functions and events. The lion's blessings are believed to bring happiness, longevity and good luck.

Hong De Lion Dance Troupe is an official member of the International Sar Ping Lion Dance Confederation. Our goal is to develop and promote the art of Lion Dance as a cultural sport with systematic training programs of international standards.

Albertavia Mummers Collective; Knighty Knight

Albertavia Mummers Collective; Knighty Knight

Saturday & Sunday • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | On the Street

The Albertavia Mummers Collective is back...sort of. Randall Fraser brings Knighty Knight, the first part of the trilogy to life in a new one person roving puppet show that captures all the fun and gooffiness of the original, but in a mobile puppet theatre. come relive the antics of Princess Terra, Dame Jane, the Blue and Gold Knights, a rancid old Troll, and of course the Wandering Friar.

HanBeat Samulnori

HanBeat Samulnori

Saturday & Sunday • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | On the Street

HanBeat Samulnori is an Edmonton based Traditional Korean music and dance group bringing a taste of Korean culture to Canada. They were established in 1994 and continue to share Korean heritage through various events and venues. You can check them out or contact them on Facebook and Instagram @hanbeatofficial for performance requests or more information! Catch them performing on the ave!

Vinok - Ukrainian Traditions

On the Street

Ceremonial and festival headdresses have been worn since Byzantium. Celebrating hope, peace, rights of passages, and love – all using traditional symbols and colours – each with a different meaning.

As we embark upon the final months of winter, let us look forward to the warmth of the sun and the life it will bring back to the frozen earth. Come and stand under the beautiful menagerie of ribbons and colours created by artist Candace Makowichuk.

Fireworks

Saturday • 6:00 pm (Behind Alberta Avenue Community League)

Get ready for an exhilarating spectacle as dazzling fireworks illuminate the night sky, launched from the soccer field, in the park behind Alberta Avenue Community League. Brace for a breathtaking show that promises to paint the heavens with a burst of mesmerizing colors! *Weather permitting

Fireworks display sponsored by: UNCLE JOHN’S FIREWORKS

Stiltwalkers

Saturday & Sunday | On the Street

Since 2001, the National Stiltwalkers of Canada have shared their “high-spirited entertainment” at festivals and events throughout Alberta. They have also performed in Ottawa, the Maritimes, Victoria, Oregon, Washington, DC, and at an international circus festival in Nanjing, China. They are excited to be returning to Deep Freeze 2023. Keep an eye out for these exciting performers strolling down the avenue in style!

Horse and Wagon Rides

Fundraising Activity

  • Saturday & Sunday • Noon – 5:45 pm

  • Minimum $5 donation per ride/person. Receive a tax receipt for donations over $20.

Sleigh bells are ringing! Take a ride down memory lane in an old- fashioned wagon. Pick-up is located on 92 Street between 118 and 119 Avenue. The wagon ride takes patrons through a two-block loop of our historic Alberta Avenue neighbourhood.

*Deep Freeze Festival is a charity. We work together with the community to help ensure our programming continues to be high quality and free of admission fees.