Global Fest 2003
Witness the sparkle and spectacle of this inaugural fireworks and multicultural festival.
An Explosive Event
For the first time ever, Calgary is host to a world-class fireworks competition and multicultural celebration. Modelled after Vancouver's Celebration of Life and Toronto's Symphony of Fire, the Calgary festival celebrates music, lights and culture with two festivals in one: the Calgary International Fireworks Competition and One World Festival.
The fireworks competition features pyrotechnic artists from Canada, Mexico, and the United States including Ken Julian (U.S.), Jorge Mauro Marquez Marquez (Mexico) and Brad Dezotell (Canada) who light up the night sky with 20-minute explosive masterpieces synchronized to music at Elliston Park Lake in Forest Lawn.
The One World Festival adds a multicultural flavour to the event with pavilions showcasing the sight, sounds and rich heritage of the country and culture they represent. Housed in gyms and community centres, the pavilions include Chile, Ireland, India, the Middle East, Africa, Canada's Metis people, and more offering music, entertainment and food before the 9:30 p.m. nightly fireworks display.
The final night of the event features the grand finale with an awards ceremony and a final spectacular light show.
Proceeds from the fireworks competition go to the United Way of Calgary and Area.
Wednesday, August 20
USA, Ken Julian, 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21
Mexico, Jorge Mauro Marquez Marquez, 9:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22
Canada, Brad Dezotell, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 23
Finale, 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 24
Weather Alternative
Don't forget to grab a free RBC Shuttle Passport available at all Calgary RBC Royal Bank Branches. The passport allows festival-goers to travel free on the festival shuttle buses to and from One World Fest pavilions and Elliston Park--the site of Calgary's International Fireworks Competition.
The RBC shuttle passport also provides you with the opportunity to win a Complimentary Return Trip for Two through WestJet! Get your RBC shuttle passport stamped at each of the One Worlds Fest pavilions and then follow the entry details outlined in the RBC shuttle passport.
Also, Calgary Transit has several routes in the Greater Forest Lawn district. Call 403-262-1000 or visit the Calgary Transit Web site http://www.calgarytransit.com for details.
Advance tickets on sale July 15 - August 16 at all Calgary Mac's locations at two for $5. After August 16, tickets will be available only at Elliston Park during festival hours at $5 per person.