Annual Events in Calgary

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Calgary is home to many ethnic festivals during all times of the year. The showcases, which are mostly put on by ethnic community associations, present entertainment, food and native art to Calgarians so that they may explore cultures beyond their own. Ethnic festivals in Calgary attract thousands of visitors every year.

Music Festivals

Main Article: Music Festivals

Calgary hosts many music festivals throughout the year, drawing together fans of many genres of music and attracting thousands of visitors to the city every year.

Theatre, Comedy and Film Festivals

Main Article: Theatre, Comedy and Film Festivals

Calgary is home to a wide-array of festivals that celebrate the theatre, comedy, and film community.

Zoo Events

Main Article: Calgary Zoo Events

The Calgary Zoo hosts hundreds of events over the course of the year, some private and some public. The events entertain zoo patrons and raise funds for the Calgary Zoological Society, the organization that supports the zoo’s research, acquisitions and operations. Highlights of the annual events include Zoolights, a Christmas light festival; the Tusks & Tails Gala, a fundraising ball and Zoogala, the Calgary Zoo’s "premier fundraiser."

Gay and Lesbian Events

Main Article: Gay & Lesbian Events in Calgary

Calgary holds a number of events annually to celebrate the culture and lives of the people in the gay and lesbian community. The Calgary Gay Pride Parade, the Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, the Canadian Rockies International Rodeo and the Apollo Western Cup are all annual events that celebrate alternative lifestyles in Calgary.

Calgary Stampede

Main Article: Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is by far the biggest annual event in the city, attracting over a million attendees every year at the beginning of July. It includes a parade, midway with carnival rides and concessions, rodeo shows, concerts and more.