1. Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
Saturday and Sunday @ North Glenmore Park, Calgary – Free admission
“As Calgary’s premier sport festivals, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences.
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration.
Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day.” – www.calgarydragonboatsociety.com
2. Carifest
Saturday @ Shaw Millennium Park, Calgary
“Carifest is an annual festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that showcases the arts and culture of the Caribbean. The Caribbean Community Council of Calgary (CCC) organizes Carifest as part of its mandate. The Council was incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1981 and has grown Carifest to become one of the major festivals in Western Canada.” – www.carifestcalgary.com
3. GlobalFest
Saturday @ Elliston Park, Calgary – Tickets are required.
GlobalFest is an annual cultural celebration in Calgary that held in every August since 2003. The festival consists of International Fireworks Festival, Oneworld Festival, Human Rights Forum, Youth Forum and Night Market. Thousands of people come to Elliston Park in Southeast Calgary to visit cultural pavilions, enjoy ethnic food, entertainments and the most important part – fireworks. Tickets can be purchased at www.globalfest.ca.
