{"id":111,"date":"2023-12-20T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizenonjasper.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2025-11-26T19:16:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:16:36","slug":"4-festive-things-to-do-near-citizen-on-jasper-in-downtown-edmonton-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenonjasper.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/20\/4-festive-things-to-do-near-citizen-on-jasper-in-downtown-edmonton-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Festive Things to Do Near Citizen On Jasper in Downtown Edmonton this Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experience Downtown Edmonton's Holiday Season with a variety of festive events all within a quick drive from Citizen on Jasper! From Sir Winston Churchill Square's New Year's Eve Festival with fireworks to Cirque du Soleil's vibrant 'Corteo,' and The Citadel's heartwarming 'A Christmas Carol,' our city is brimming with festive joy. Keep reading below to discover a new festive event to visit this year!<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Glow Christmas Festival Edmonton<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Prepare yourselves, Edmonton! Glow is back<\/a> with new attractions that promise a million dazzling lights, Santa's visit, and fantastic spots for holiday selfies. LED swings, murals perfect for family photos, and the Merry Makers Market guarantee a 'Fairytale Christmas' you won't want to miss!<\/b><\/p>\n

Admission<\/b><\/h5>\n

Tickets : HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Date: Friday, December 1st, 2023 – Sunday, December 31st, 2023<\/b><\/p>\n

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 18 Minute DRIVE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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A Christmas Carol at The Citadel Theatre<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Will the three spirits manage to soften Scrooge's heart in time? The Citadel brings back A Christmas Carol by David van Belle<\/a>. Edmonton's beloved holiday tradition, based on Charles Dickens' classic, is the perfect festive celebration. This performance, sprinkled with favourite Christmas melodies in a 1950s style, brings the nostalgia of the season.<\/b><\/p>\n

Admission<\/b><\/h5>\n

Tickets: HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Date: Friday December 8, 2023 – Saturday December 23, 2023<\/b><\/p>\n

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 9 Minute DRIVE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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Cirque du Soleil: Corteo<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Corteo, from the Italian word "cortege," is like a joyful parade created by a clown. It's a lively mix of acrobatics, comedy, and acting that whisks you away into a world of fun and spontaneity, caught between heaven and earth, only at Cirque Du Soleil<\/a><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Admission<\/b><\/h5>\n

Tickets HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Date: December 27th – December 31st <\/b><\/p>\n

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 8 Minute DRIVE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Festival Edmonton<\/b><\/p>\n

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Plan to ring in the New Year 2024 near Sir Winston Churchill <\/a>Square with free family fun! Enjoy music, entertainment, and activities, plus free skate rentals. There are two fireworks shows: one at 9 p.m. for families and a traditional one at midnight. Join us for a joyful New Year’s Eve in Downtown Edmonton!<\/b><\/p>\n

Admission<\/b><\/h5>\n

Tickets: FREE<\/b><\/p>\n

Date: December 31, 2023<\/b><\/p>\n

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 10 Minute DRIVE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experience Downtown Edmonton's Holiday Season with a variety of festive events all within a quick drive from Citizen on Jasper! From Sir Winston Churchill Square's New Year's Eve Festival with fireworks to Cirque du Soleil's vibrant 'Corteo,' and The Citadel's heartwarming 'A Christmas Carol,' our city is brimming with festive joy. Keep reading below to… <\/p>\n

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