In 2024, The City of Red Deer is deepening its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentionally celebrating cultural events and days that reflect the vibrant diversity of our community. Through these initiatives, we aim to foster opportunities for learning, understanding, and connection among all residents. Our efforts include honouring traditional Canadian holidays alongside many cultural events and days of recognition that are important to the diverse people who call Red Deer home. Our goal is to ensure every resident feels valued, welcomed, and proud to be part of Red Deer.
Proclamations for special events and important days, if requested by community members, are published here.
January
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27
February
- Black History Month
- Lunar New Year
- Pink Shirt Day - February 28, 2024
March
- International Women's Day - March 8
- International Day of the Elimination of Racism - March 21
- Ramadan - Starts March 10, 2024
- International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31
April
- Sikh Heritage Month
- International Day of Pink - Second Wednesday
- Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) - April 9-10, 2024
May
- Asian Heritage Month
- Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
- Red Dress Day - May 5
- Moose Hide Campaign Day - May 16, 2024
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - May 17
June
- National Indigenous History Month
- Pride Month
- Filipino Heritage Month
- Italian Heritage Month
- Portuguese Heritage Month
- Remembering the Children Day - June 11
- National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21
- Saint-Jean Baptiste Day - June 24, 2024
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day - June 27
July
- Canada Day - July 1
August
- Central Alberta Pride Week
- Public Service Pride Week
September
- Welcome Newcomers Week (First week in September)
- Orange Ribbon Campaign
- National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day - September 30
- Recovery Day - September 30
October
- German Heritage Month
- Canadian Islamic History Month
- Latin American Heritage Month
- Diwali - October 31, 2024
November
- Hindu Heritage Month
- Veterans' Week - November 5-11
- Indigenous Veterans Day - November 8
- Remembrance Day - November 11
- Metis Week - November 12-18
- Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
- Holodomor Memorial Day - Fourth Saturday in November
December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3
- Human Rights Day - December 10