[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right="" type="legacy"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" min_height="" hover_type="none" link="" first="true" border_sizes_top="" border_sizes_bottom="" border_sizes_left="" border_sizes_right=""][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" fusion_font_variant_text_font="" font_size="" line_height="" letter_spacing="" text_transform="" text_color="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""] Please note: There is NO parking available at Elliston Park. The International Avenue limited public paid parking is available on a nightly basis through the International Avenue Arts and Cultural Community Society. For more information and to pre-purchase parking space, visit http://iaacc.ca/funding/parking-fundraiser/ . Parking in neighbourhood streets is not advised, as it disrupts local residents and may result in your vehicle being ticketed or towed by the City of Calgary or blocked in due to road closures. Both General Admission ticket holders and VIP Pass holders have a return shuttle service from their respective parking lots to GlobalFest. Please see "Do you have a shuttle bus service" in the FAQ for full details. Shuttle buses are not accessible. If you have significant mobility restrictions, we recommend using Access Calgary or parking in the Accessible Parking lot if you hold a valid Accessible Parking pass. Please see FAQ tabs "Where does Access Calgary drop off" or "Is there Accessible Parking" for full details. Local residents with queries about parking or road closures please contact the City of Calgary on 311 for access information. Please be advised: After each evening’s fireworks display, ALL vehicular traffic (including shuttles) will be held until it is deemed safe to move vehicles. For the safety of all our patrons, we ask that you please be patient as you exit the festival site. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

FAQs – GlobalFest

Q: What happens at GlobalFest?

From gates open until the last fireworks fade from the sky, GlobalFest is a celebration of Calgary’s multi-cultural communities. Attendees enjoy a wide selection of international foods, live entertainment on two stages, cultural pavilions and market, children’s activities, and more. Have a look at the OneWorld page for details. Year-round, GlobalFest is active throughout Calgary and beyond, with pop-up performances, forums, youth art programming and more. Click here for our events calendar.

Q: Does GlobalFest cancel the fireworks if it's raining?

No, however, f ireworks could be postponed due to any conditions that organizers feel may jeopardize public safety. The alternate postponement date is the day after regularly scheduled performances – this is one of the reasons why the festival shows are programmed every second night. High wind and electrical storms are the biggest concerns. The GlobalFest fireworks crew receive up-to-the-minute radar reports to monitor wind speed and direction, weather fronts and any chance of lightning strike. Rain does not interfere with the fireworks shells at all – in fact, water droplets reflect the light and make the display appear brighter and even more spectacular. GlobalFest is an outdoor festival experience – pack your sunglass, a poncho, and a warm jacket to be ready for all weather conditions.

Q: I lost something at the festival.

During the festival, Lost and Found is located at the First Aid/Information tent, near the VIP Gate and Village Stage. The GlobalFest green team sweeps the grounds of Elliston Park after the audience has departed every night, and returns all found items to the Production Site, located between the Corner Gate and Shuttle Gate. Items not collected by the end of the festival are held at the GlobalFest Offices until Christmas.

Q: Where does Access Calgary Drop off?

The drop off point is located on the west side of the park outside of the RONA gate, across 60 th street at the north side of the loading dock driveway into the Lowes Distribution Center, alongside the Accessible Parking Lot. Please check with Access Calgary for bookings and service times. GlobalFest does not set these times.

Q: Is there Accessible Parking?

Yes! Free Accessible Parking is available for those with a valid Accessible Parking Placard at RONA (2015 – 60 Street SE). The parking lot can be accessed at the intersection of 23 Avenue and 52 Street SE on a first-come, first-served basis. This provides close access to Elliston Park via the RONA Gate on 60 Street SE. Golf carts are available, by request, to assist with transportation to viewing areas and back to the parking lot after the fireworks end. However, there may be changes to parking accessibility to the 2025 festival. Please check the website or contact us in advance to check availability. Please be advised: After each evening’s fireworks display, ALL vehicular traffic (including golf carts) will be held until it is deemed safe to move vehicles. For the safety of all our patrons, we ask that you please be patient as you exit the festival site.