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August 13, 2023
Marda Gras Street Festival
Marda Loop, on 33 Ave. S.W. between 19 St. & 22 St. S.W.
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
FREE
This annual, fun-filled, family-friendly event attracts over 35,000 visitors from all over Calgary. On Sunday August 13th, the streets of Marda Loop will come alive with this New Orleans themed festival. The sights and sounds of New Orleans purple, green and gold pageantry a variety of high quality cultural performers, dance groups and musicians outdoor activities and a wide variety of delicious cuisine draws kids of all ages to this popular festival every year.
Marda Gras is a FREE family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop. The longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping local and reconnecting with the community. This year, the festival’s focus is on the street! Walk the street and reconnect with your community. There will be three “street performer corners” with a full lineup of music, dance and magic shows. Local businesses and artisans will be there to promote and sell a variety of products and services. For kids of all ages there will be an exclusive colouring sheet of the Marda Loop neighbourhood, handed out at the Marda Loop BIA tent. The BIA tent will also be handing out a map with special offers from a selection of local business.
The Marda Gras Street Festival is hosted by the Marda Loop BRZ and is held in Marda Loop, on 33rd Avenue S.W., just east of Crowchild Trail. In addition to many vendors and food options, there are lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family. Come and enjoy live music, dance and cultural performances, a fun kids area, unique shopping and lots of great food! There is something for each member of the family and best of all it’s FREE to attend.
Also:
Pet Pageant
Kids Quarter
Food Trucks
Open Streets Area
Show and Shine
Art Tent
Main Entertainment Stage
Street Performers
Other Entertainment to be found throughout the festival