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….
produced by JIM REIS, Coordinating Producer, Shaw Multicultural Channel
Friday, August 7, 2026
(Reserved for Festival Operations and participant activities)
Parking may be available at or near Calgary Canoe Club, and in the North Glenmore Park
updated: August 6, 2026
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival & Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00pm | Charity Race Participant Practice – Dry Land training @ Canoe Club – On water training @ Docks – Race preparation & setup | Setup period – Marketplace vendor setup… – Paddler’s Tent setup – Sponsors setup |
| 5:00pm | RACE TEAM PACKAGE PICKUP @ BEER GARDENS | |
| 8:00pm | Festival Site Closes |
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (free admission)
Free Festival Shuttles from Mount Royal University and Anderson Station
Park at MRU or connect by Calgary Transit through Anderson Station. See details…
updated: August 6, 2026
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival Grounds |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am | Festival Site Opens | First Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University Continuous staggered service beginning at 7:00am Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited) |
| 7:45am | Dragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College See video… | |
| 8:00am | First Shuttle Bus Run from Anderson CTrain Station | |
| 8:30am | Racing Starts (see Racegrid 2026) | |
| 9:30am | VIP Registration @ Information Tent | |
| 10:00am | Dragon Marketplace OPENS – 54 vendors – 17 Food Trucks Trico Homes KID’S PLAY Zone Beer Gardens – Family Friendly by Marda Loop Brewing Co. Sinopec Community Zone – The Chinese Academy (sat) – Yufeng Chinese (sat) – Calgary Meals on Wheels (Charity Recipient) Main Stage DJ Music – DJ Aaron | |
| 11:00am | MAIN STAGE by Multicultural Bridge Society 11:00am – Tai Chi Martial Arts by Calgary Tai Chi & Martial Arts College | |
| 11:10am | Breast Cancer Survivor Race | 11:15am – A Couple Watching the Lanterns – The Butterfly Lovers by Taotao Chinese Opera Club |
| 11:20am | Pink Flower Ceremony by Sistership Dragon Boat Association (see more info) | 11:25am – Tai Chi Qigong by Calgary Chinese Cultural Society |
| 11:30am | Lunch Break – no racing | VIP Reception begins @ Canoe Club Patio Deck |
| 11:45am | OPENING CEREMONIES – Land Acknowledgement – Canada Anthem – Official Welcome Remarks – Lion & Dragon Dance Performance by World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts & Honan Shaolin Cultural & Historical Association – Chinatown VIP Luncheon Reception | |
| 12:45pm | Racing Starts (see Racegrid 2026) | MAIN STAGE by Multicultural Bridge Society 12:45pm – Kiss Me by Peach Plum Art Academy 12:55pm – The Orioles Sing in the Trees by Multicultural Theatre Association 1:05pm – Upwards to the Moon by Peach Plum Art Academy |
| 1:15pm | 1:15pm – A Life of Fighting Is but a Dream; Red Sun by BEN 1:25pm – Tarim by Xingming Zhang (Muye), Galaxy Performing Arts Society 1:35pm – Summer Solstice Night in Jinling by Joy of Dance Calgary 1:40pm – Chilean Folk Dancers by Aucamapu Folk Dancers 1:55pm – Tiklos by Sayaw Malaya | |
| 2:05pm | 2:05pm – Ikan Kekek by Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Cultural Association 2:15pm – Mamang Sorbetero by Sayaw Malaya 2:25pm – Nắng Chiều by Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Cultural Association 2:35pm – Subli by Sayaw Malaya 2:50pm – Beautiful Girl by Calgary Chinese Dongbei Association 3:05pm – Fitness Softball Performance by Shanghai Cultural Society of Calgary 3:20pm – A Breath of Spring by Multicultural Theatre Association | |
| 3:25pm | Last Race of the Day | |
| 5:00pm | Dragon Marketplace – CLOSES Last Shuttle Bus Run TO Anderson CTrain Station | |
| 7:00pm | Festival Site Closes | Last Shuttle Bus Run TO Mount Royal University |
Sunday, August 9, 2026 (free admission)
Free Festival Shuttles from Mount Royal University and Anderson Station
Park at MRU or connect by Calgary Transit through Anderson Station. See details…
updated: August 6, 2026
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival & Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am | Festival Site Opens | First Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University Continuous staggered service beginning at 7:00am Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited) |
| 8:00am | First Shuttle Bus Run from Anderson CTrain Station | |
| 8:30am | Racing Starts (see Racegrid 2026) | |
| 10:00am | Dragon Marketplace OPENS – 54 vendors – 17 Food Trucks Trico Homes KID’S PLAY Zone Beer Gardens – Family Friendly by Marda Loop Brewing Co. Sinopec Community Zone – Yangfan Chinese (sun) – Wensu Collective (sun) – Calgary Meals on Wheels (Charity Recipient) Main Stage DJ Music – DJ Aaron | |
| 11:10am | MAIN STAGE by Multicultural Bridge Society 11:10am – The Imperial Banquet by Zhaolidance School Starlit Dance Arts 11:20am – Uzundere Dance by Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Edmonton | |
| 11:30am | Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race for Calgary Meals On Wheels (Charity Recipient) | 11:30am – Tambourine by Zhaolidance School Starlit Dance Arts 11:40am – Qipao Show – Love in Late Fall by Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Association |
| 11:50am | Lunch Break | 11:50am – Dance of the Golden Snake – Dance of the Yao People – Dance of the Yi People – Horse Racing by Harmony Guzheng Ensemble |
| 12:30pm | 12:30pm – Together Forever by Calgary Chinese Apparel Culture Association 12:45pm – Radiant Presence by Charming Life Multicultural Arts Association | |
| 12:50pm | Racing Starts (see Racegrid 2026) | 12:55pm – In Celebration of the Good Times; Butterflies Among the Flowers; Thunder in a Drought; Dragon Boat Race; Victory Tune by Calgary Chinese Cultural Society Chinese Orchestra 1:35pm – Festive Song by Charming Life Multicultural Arts Association 1:45pm – Dragon Boat Festival by Shining Voices Choir 2:00pm – Vietnamese Dance by The Muse Dance Team 2:15pm – Bollywood by SPARQ by SPARQ PRODUCTIONS 2:30pm – Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies; Red Sports Car by BEN 2:40pm – Whiplash Dance by Alberta Chinese Art Society |
| 3:10pm | Final Race of the Day – Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race | |
| 3:40pm | See Racegrid(see Racegrid 2026) | Dragon Boat Race Awards Presentation – Lion & Dragon Dance Performance by World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts & Honan Shaolin Cultural & Historical Association – Race Cup & Metal Awards Presentations – Closing Remarks |
| 5:00pm | Dragon Marketplace – CLOSES Last Shuttle Bus Run TO Anderson CTrain Station | |
| 7:00pm | Festival Site Closes | Last Shuttle Bus Run TO Mount Royal University |
Note: Main Stage Performances organized by the Multicultural Bridge Society of Alberta
Please note that event schedule is subjected to change without notice. Just be assured that this schedule is the official schedule of the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival and that this information on this page is the most up to date information provided by the Calgary Dragon Boat Society.