Facility Closures and Events for the May Long Weekend
by Town of High River
14/05/2026
Community
Facility Closures and Events for the May Long Weekend
HIGH RIVER – The Town of High River wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day long weekend! Here’s what to expect around Town:
Facility Closures – Monday, May 18, 2025:
In observance of Victoria Day, the following Town facilities will close on Monday, May 18 and reopen on Tuesday, May 19:
- Town Hall
- Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
- Family Centre
- Public Works Administration
- Fire & RCMP Administration Offices
- Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex
- High River Recycling Centre
Garbage collection will continue as scheduled, and emergency services will continue to operate as normal.
Little Britches Parade – Saturday, May 16:
One of High River’s favourite traditions is back! Rain or shine, the Little Britches Parade returns on Saturday, May 16, hosted by the High River Parade & Light Society.
- Parade Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Food Trucks: Stationed in the parking lot next to the Museum of the Highwood and along 5 Avenue S.W. - perfect for a parade-day treat!
- Parade-Day Traffic Info:
- Road closures and no-parking zones in the downtown area begin at 8 a.m.
- 1 Street, from 12 Avenue S.W. to Macleod Trail S.W., will be closed to traffic.
- Volunteers and signage will help direct traffic; detours will be in place.
- All closures are expected to be lifted by 1 p.m.
For full event details and a site map, visit littlebritchesparade.ca or follow High River Little Britches and Santa Claus Parades on Facebook and Instagram.
Community Support – Available 24/7:
Even during the holiday, help is just a phone call away:
- Distress Centre (24-hour support): 403-266-HELP (4357)
- AHS Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 (Toll-Free)
- Emergency Services: 9-1-1
Enjoy the long weekend, High River!
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For more information:
Town of High River
403-652-2110