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Marda Gras
Street Festival
HERITAGE DAY
FESTIVAL
AUGUST 7 This free family event is
celebrating its 40th year anniversary.
Enjoy multicultural performances, ethnic
foods, and one-of-a-kind handcrafts all
in the heart of the downtown (page 38).
calgarydowntown.com/things
CALGARY
DRAGON BOAT
RACE AND
FESTIVAL
AUGUST 12 - 13 Join the 4,000 spectators
who take in this event each year and watch
over 1,800 racers as they compete in this
sport of culture, camaraderie, and inspiration
(page 36). calgarydragonboatsociety.com
PET-A-PALOOZA
JULY 29 - 30 Celebrate man’s best friend
at Eau Claire this summer and spend quality
time out in the sun with your doggo. Don’t
miss the running of the bulls (bulldogs
that is), wiener dog races, and the puppy
stampede.
Stop at one of the cooling stations along
the way to make sure everyone is kept
hydrated and comfortable throughout the
day. Collect swag from over 80 different
vendors as Pet-A-Palooza runs from 10 am
to 4 pm. The event is free and family friendly
(page 38). petapaloozawest.com/calgary
CALGARY
FRINGE
FESTIVAL
AUGUST 4 - 12 Enjoy creative, unjuried,
and uncensored plays at this theater
festival. There is a play for everyone—160
are presented throughout the 9-day event
(page 36). calgaryfringe.ca
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JULY/AUGUST 2017
INGLEWOOD
SUNFEST
AUGUST 5 Discover the historic
neighbourhood of Inglewood with the whole
family at this full day festival. Visit more than
200 shops that the neighbourhood has to
offer, watch street performers, find a sunny
patio to hang out at, or get some shopping in
(page 38). inglewoodsunfest.ca
Calgary Fringe Festival
Calgary Dragon Boat
Race and Festival
MARDA GRAS
STREET
FESTIVAL
AUGUST 13 Party like you are in Louisiana at
this quintessential Calgary festival. Indulge in
good food, dancing, street performances and
so much more all on the streets of Marda
Loop (page 38). mardagras.ca
EXPO LATINO
AUGUST 18 - 20 Feel the heat this summer
at western Canada’s largest Latin festival.
Prince’s Island Park will be sizzling with world
class performances, exotic food, and music
that will get your feet and hips moving.
Performers include Cuban salsa group Brisas
Del Palmar, Capoeira dancers Ache Brasil,
and Calgary’s Estrelas Do Samba, as well
as Latin music star Olga Tañón, Woman of
Fire. You’ll also find an art market, dance
workshop, children’s area, and a beer garden.
(page 38). expolatino.com
Take advantage of the nice
weather and long days this
summer to explore what
Calgary’s festivals have to offer.