MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Applications for media accreditation for GlobalFest 2022 closed 1 August.
Approved media representatives will be contacted no later than Friday 5 August.
Media accreditation passes will be available for collection from the GlobalFest Offices during normal business hours on weekdays from Monday 8 August through Friday 26 August.
Direct media enquiries to: marketing@globalfest.ca
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GlobalFest ‘fireworks festival’ returns to celebrate it’s 20th anniversary
The GlobalFest Festival is set to make a full-scale return after being on hiatus for the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Le Café Show
Rattrapage du vendredi 19 août 2022
Le tele journal Alberta
Bulletin de nouvelles du jeudi 25 août 2022
GlobalFest Returns
Ken Goosen, the COO of GlobalFest, joins us to talk about the festival’s return.
Performers eager to ‘lift them up’ as Globalfest event kicks off in Calgary
Thursday marks a major milestone for GlobalFest: the 20th year it’s lit up the skies in Calgary
Calgary’s GlobalFest fireworks festival back in ‘full force’ for 20th anniversary
After a 2020 COVID-caused cancellation and a scaled-back 2021 festival, GlobalFest is back at Elliston Park this year
How to Do GlobalFest (Like a Pro)
Follow these tips to maximize your GlobalFest experience
Celebrating 20 years of GlobalFest in Calgary
Here are five ways to celebrate during the festival and extended throughout the year
Stories from Calgary
GlobalFest Celebrates 20th Anniversary with a Multi Cultural Gala
Diaryo Albertan Society
GlobalFest Celebrates 20th Anniversary with a Multi Cultural Gala
Tourism Calgary
100 things to do in and around Calgary
Calgary Sun
GlobalFest returns to celebrate 20th anniversary this August
Calgary Herald
GlobalFest returns in full force to celebrate 20th anniversary this August
Daily Hive
Much-loved Calgary fireworks festival returning in full force this summer
CBC
Glow Fest lights up downtown Calgary
2021 MEDIA
CBC
International fireworks teams still competing at Calgary’s GlobalFest despite not being allowed to attend in person
Global Calgary
Amazing fireworks continue this week at GlobalFest
CBC
Fireworks festival kicks off tonight, with a twist when it comes to international teams
CTV
GlobalFest fireworks set to dazzle crowds after pandemic-related absence
660News
China to open GlobalFest fireworks show Thurs. night
Daily Hive
A five-day fireworks festival kicks off in Calgary this week
Strathmore Now
Drive In Fireworks Set To Light Up The Sky
Avenue Calgary
GlobalFest Flavours brings the OneWorld Festival culinary experience online
Calgary Journal
Experts calling on businesses to make their online content more accessible
Virgin Radio
GlobalFest is back YYC
Calgary Herald
Fireworks, food and family fun: GlobalFest returns to Calgary”
Curiocity
GlobalFest returns this year brighter than ever for an explosive 5-day event
2020 MEDIA
Calgary Herald
Virtual Canada Day celebrations planned across the city
Livewire
Calgary’s Canada Day celebrations are going virtual
Strathmore Now
Fireworks Will Soar On Canada Day In Strathmore
Global 7
GlobalFest Human Rights Forum in Calgary tackles racism
2019 MEDIA
2018 MEDIA
GlobalFest takes place in Moh’kinsstis Treaty 7 territory, home to the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
