GlobalFest

GlobalFest showcases the heritage of more than 60 cultures with a variety of events and activities that celebrate Calgary’s diversity and support cross-cultural respect, not to mention light up the sky with some amazing fireworks! For the fifth year, both the GlobalFest OneWorld and Trico Homes International Fireworks Festivals will take place at the same location: Elliston Park in East Calgary.

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GLOBALFEST

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ALBERTA'S
MOST EXPLOSIVE FESTIVAL!

For the fifth year, both the GlobalFest OneWorld Festival and Trico Homes International Fireworks Festival will take place at the same location: Elliston Park in East Calgary. Elliston Park is open from 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm each evening of the festival.

For more information about the festivals use the left-hand menu.

GlobalFest History

The groundwork for GlobalFest began in 1993 with the formation of The Calgary Fireworks Festival Society. The not-for-profit Society searched for a suitable fireworks launch site in Calgary for eight years to no avail. There were many potential sites, but none combined the suitable large viewing area, safety regulations, and ability to allow large-scale pyrotechnics to be launched. It wasn't until 2001 when the Society discovered Elliston Park in Calgary's Greater Forest Lawn district that the dream could now become reality.

This was a chance encounter that brought together The Calgary Fireworks Festival Society and the International Avenue Arts and Culture Centre, who were interested in beginning a multicultural festival based in East Calgary. The two groups met and they made presentations to the International Avenue BRZ on the same day. Discussions began, and the two groups soon realized the amazing impact their events would have if they partnered together to give Calgary a truly world class celebration of cultural diversity.

GlobalFest burst onto the scene in 2003 with 10 cultural pavilions and three countries presenting pyromusicals in Calgary's very own international fireworks festival. On the fourth and final night of the festival, GlobalFest celebrated a remarkable accomplishment. The festival reached attendance of close to 100,000 in the very first year, making GlobalFest one of Calgary's top draws for local citizens and tourists alike.

GlobalFest's mandate as a not-for-profit society is to produce an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts and culture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within our communities and across the globe.

For more information use the left-hand menu or visit: http://www.globalfest.ca/
Phone: 403.569.9679
Fax: 403.569.9601
Email: contactus@globalfest.ca

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