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 9, 2024 (free admission)

Parking may be available at or near Calgary Canoe Club, and in the North Glenmore Park

updated: October 29, 2023

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
5:00pmCharity Race Participant Practice
– Dry Land training @ Canoe Club
– On water training @ Docks
5:30pmFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party!!! FREE ADMISSION!!!

Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

Food Trucks on-site

House DJ
by Pro Star Productions

Silent Auction

by Sistership Dragonboat Association

Dragon Marketplace – “Sneak-a-Peek”
until 8:00pm
7:00pmWelcome Remarks

Team Captains Meeting
@ Beer Gardens
9:00pmFestival Site ClosesFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS

Saturday, August 12, 2023 (free admission) PARK AT MRU, TAKE SHUTTLES

FREE festival parking at Mount Royal University, FREE SHUTTLES!!! See details…

updated: August 7th, 2023

TimeRacing (docks)Festival Grounds
7:00amFestival Site OpensFirst Shuttle Bus Run from Mount Royal University
(every 15 mins)

Food Trucks open for Breakfast (limited)
8:00amDragon Boat “Eye Dotting” Ceremony
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College See video…
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
9:30amVIP Registration @ Information Tent
10:00amDragon Marketplace OPENS
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks

Trico Homes KID”S PLAY Zone


Beer Gardens – Family Friendly
by Marda Loop Brewing Co.

House DJ
by Pro Star Productions
11:15amBreast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)
Traditional Musical Instruments Performance
– Calgary Chinese Cultural Society
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
-Land Acknowledgement
-0 Canada Anthem (Leela
-Official Welcome Remarks
-Chinese Lion Dance
12:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Calysto Steel Drums
– Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
– Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Assoc.
1:00pmRacing Resumes (see racegrid)Zhaoli Dance School
1:30pmTraditional Musical Instruments Performance
– Calgary Chinese Cultural Society
2:00pmCanadian Indonesian Social Club
2:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Calysto Steel Drums
– Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
– Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Assoc.
3:00pmRacing completed for the day.
3:30pmVocal Singing Performances
– Bella Ley
– Ella Chan
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
– KID”S PLAY Zone
– 50 vendors
– 15 Food Trucks
– Beer Gardens (family-friendly)
6:00pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.