Our Roots

The Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton Police Service are proud ambassadors of the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With a rich history dating back to 1914, the band has a long-standing tradition of sharing music, building connections, and spreading goodwill throughout Edmonton, surrounding communities, and beyond. Over the years, the band has travelled extensively throughout Western Canada and the United States, while also representing Edmonton and Canada on the international stage.

Their travels have taken them to Juno Beach, France, in 2003 and 2004; Ireland in 2010; and Hamilton, Bermuda, in May 2012. In May 2015, the band returned to Europe, travelling to Belgium and France to participate in the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. In May 2017, they proudly took part in the Barbados Celtic Festival, followed by their first journey to Scotland in September 2019. Most recently, in October 2023, the band made its second trip to Ortona, Italy.

Each journey has provided opportunities to honour history, celebrate shared traditions, strengthen friendships, and build lasting connections with communities around the world.

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In September 2026, the band added another significant chapter to its history. On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, members of the EPS Pipes and Drums travelled to New York City to stand alongside police officers and first responders from across North America and around the world. Together, they honoured those who lost their lives and paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the first responders who answered the call that day.

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From Edmonton to communities around the world, the Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton Police Service continue to represent their city, their service, and their country with pride, sharing the universal language of music while honouring the traditions and bonds that unite us all.