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Dragon Festival
Aug. 16, 2025 to Aug. 24, 2025
Organized by:
Chinatown Transformation Collaborative
Dragon Boats, Lion Dances and Cultural Celebrations
The 2025 Edmonton Dragon Festival fills the downtown and river valley with a week of high-energy performances, cultural celebrations and family-friendly fun.
Here’s what to check out:
• Aug 16 & 17 – Dragon Boat Races return to Louise McKinney Park, with teams from across Canada competing along the North Saskatchewan River
• Aug 18–23 – Lion Dance workshops and cultural activities at the Multicultural Centre and CTC Storytelling Centre
• Aug 24 – Canadian National Lion Dance Competition – Finals at the Edmonton Convention Centre
• Aug 24 (evening) – Dragon Ball: A cultural celebration and party to close the festival in the Edmonton Convention Centre
Throughout the week, enjoy free and interactive events like storytelling sessions, kite flying, and inflatable dragons in the park. Most activities are free and open to all ages.
More dates and times
- Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 10:00am at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park — Dragon Boat Races
- Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at 10:00am at CTC Storytelling Centre — Dragon Festival: Workshops and Cultural Activities
- Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 at 10:00am at Edmonton Convention Centre — Canadian National Lion Dance Competition
- Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 at 5:00pm at Edmonton Convention Centre — Dragon Ball
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