Name of event
Legislature Walkabout — A picnic in the park
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| Alberta Legislature, Edmonton. |
Date/Time
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
11:00 a.m. — Local entertainment/dancers at the Bandshell stage (in the south grounds)
11:45 a.m. — Arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
12:05 p.m. — Her Majesty delivers remarks in the Chamber (televised) *The address will broadcast outside by loudspeaker, so Albertans enjoying the entertainment on the legislature grounds will have the opportunity to listen to Her Majesty's comments.*
12:25 p.m. — Walkabout of the South Legislature Grounds (limited space available near the Centennial Flame is reserved for individuals in wheelchairs)
12:55 p.m. — Mary Kieftenbeld (Alberta's song)
1:00 p.m. — Adam Gregory Concert
Please note: The Legislature Building will be closed to the public until 2:30 p.m.
Address/Location
Alberta Legislature
10800-97 Avenue, Edmonton
Map
Map of Legislature grounds (pdf)
Transportation/Parking
No parking on site — Walk-in/drop-off only
Public is encouraged to take the LRT to Grandin Station - Government Centre or ETS bus route 52
ETS will provide shuttle bus service from the Corona LRT station down 107 street to 96 Avenue between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Edmonton Transit System (ETS)
Description of event
Join other Albertans as we celebrate our 100th birthday. Bring your lunch and a blanket and make your own picnic in the park on the beautiful grounds of the legislature while you listen and watch some of Alberta's finest entertainers. Royal watchers, be sure to keep an eye on the South door of the Legislature building to catch the first glimpse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she begins her walkabout on the Legislature grounds.
Following the walkabout, be sure to stay on the grounds, as Alberta's own country star Adam Gregory takes the stage.
Types of entertainment
Pre-walkabout — dance troupes and family entertainment (face painting, balloon artists, street performers)
Post-walkabout — Adam Gregory Concert
Note: Children's entertainment (face painters, balloon artists) will be set-up across the street on the East side of the Legislature building — Centennial cookies, juice and water will also be available at this location.
More information
www.assembly.ab.ca/RoyalVisit2005
