Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony
Each year, teams from across Canada compete in the Breast Cancer Race & Ceremony around the world. At the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, on Saturday approximately 11:00am in partnership with the Sistership Dragonboat Association will hold a Special Dragon Boat Race to promote the awareness of breast cancer and to honour those whom we’ve lost….
Friday, August 5, 2022 (free admission)
Parking may be available at or near Calgary Canoe Club, and in the North Glenmore Park
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival & Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00pm | Charity Race Participant Practice – Dry Land training @ Canoe Club – On water training @ Docks | |
| 5:30pm | FREE ADMISSION!!! Festival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party!!! HOUSE MUSIC by “Hype DJ Services” @ Beer Gardens (family-friendly) by Marda Loop Brewing Co. Silent Auction by Sistership Dragonboat Association Dragon Marketplace – “Sneak-a-Peek” until 8:00pm | |
| 6:30pm | Welcome Remarks Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest) – Philippines – Golden Sparkles Dance Group – Brasil – Brazilian Dance & Music – Azerbeijan Dancers | |
| 7:00pm | Team Captains Meeting @ Calgary Canoe Club | |
| 9:00pm | Festival Site Closes | Festival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS |
Saturday, August 6, 2022 (free admission)
FREE festival parking at Mount Royal University, FREE SHUTTLES!!! See details…
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival & Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am | Festival Site Opens | First Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University (every 15 mins) Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited) |
| 8:00am | Dragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College | |
| 9:00am | Racing Starts (see racegrid) | |
| 9:30am | VIP Registration @ Information Tent | |
| 10:00am | Dragon Marketplace OPENS – KID”S PLAY Zone – 40 vendors – 13 Food Trucks – Beer Gardens (family-friendly) HOUSE MUSIC by “Hype DJ Services” @ Beer Gardens (family-friendly) by Marda Loop Brewing Co. | |
| 11:15am | Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony – by Sistership Dragon Boat Association (see more info) | |
| 11:45am | Opening Ceremonies -Land Acknowledgement (Marilyn North Peigan) -Official Welcome Remarks -Chinese Lion Dance | |
| 12:30pm | Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest) – Caribbean – Calytso Caribbean Steelband – China – Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Association | |
| 1:00pm | Racing Resumes (see racegrid) | |
| 2:30pm | Wushu Performance by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College | |
| 3:00pm | Racing completed for the day. | |
| 3:30pm | Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest) – Caribbean – Calytso Caribbean Steelband – Thailand – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group | |
| 6:00pm | Dragon Marketplace – CLOSES – KID”S PLAY Zone – 40 vendors – 13 Food Trucks – Beer Gardens (family-friendly) | |
| 7:00pm | Festival Site Closes | Last Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site. |