Sparkling Winter Joy in Calgary

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This year, let Chinook Blast be your early start to Valentine’s Day celebrations! Calgary’s winter festival, Chinook Blast, is a celebration that brings together art, sports, and community spirit. It’s a chance to experience Calgary’s vibrant culture and warm up your winter days. This festival is put together with the help of local artists, sports communities, nonprofits, and neighbourhoods. Their goal? To host an annual winter festival, everyone looks forward to enriching Calgary’s cultural and sports scene and introducing new winter adventures. Everyone’s invited to experience the warmth and excitement of Chinook Blast in Calgary’s winter!

About the Festival:

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Chinook Blast is more than just a festival; it celebrates Calgary’s winter spirit. From February 2-19, 2024, the city comes alive with local artists, cultural displays, and exciting events. Iconic attractions such as High-Performance Rodeo, BIG Winter Classic, Nitrocross, Snow Rodeo, Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Block Heater, and Ethnic Festival will light the winter nights. It’s a family-friendly festival with free events, including art displays, fun activities, street performers, and pop-up shows. This year’s lineup includes world-class festivals and artistic light displays. This event offers something for everyone, with activities ranging from sports events and DIY crafting workshops to musical matinees and hackathons.

Activities to Enjoy:

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Chinook Blast offers a mix of sports events, live music, art, and night markets. Enjoy community pop-ups, interactive installations, and free activities that light up various Calgary neighbourhoods. This year’s lineup includes the High-Performance Rodeo, The BIG Winter Classic, and more, featuring a blend of free and ticketed events.

Festival Locations:

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The festival is mainly in downtown Calgary, including Stephen Avenue, Olympic Plaza, East Village, and Eau Claire. All these locations are easily accessible and create a walkable festival experience for everyone. Keep an eye out for displays all over downtown Calgary.

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