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

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
5:00pmCharity Race Participant Practice
– Dry Land training @ Canoe Club
– On water training @ Docks
5:30pmFREE 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
6:30pmWelcome Remarks

Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Philippines – Golden Sparkles Dance Group
– Brasil – Brazilian Dance & Music
– Azerbeijan Dancers
7:00pmTeam Captains Meeting
@ Calgary Canoe Club
9:00pmFestival Site ClosesFestival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party – ENDS

Saturday, August 6, 2022 (free admission)

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

TimeRacing (docks)Festival & Marketplace
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
9:00amRacing Starts (see racegrid)
9:30amVIP Registration @ Information Tent
10:00amDragon 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.
11:15amBreast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony
– by Sistership Dragon Boat Association
(see more info)
11:45amOpening Ceremonies
-Land Acknowledgement (Marilyn North Peigan)
-Official Welcome Remarks
-Chinese Lion Dance
12:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Caribbean – Calytso Caribbean Steelband
– China – Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Association
1:00pmRacing Resumes (see racegrid)
2:30pmWushu Performance
by Calgary Tai Chi and Martial Arts College
3:00pmRacing completed for the day.
3:30pmMulti-Cultural Performances (Global Fest)
– Caribbean – Calytso Caribbean Steelband
– Thailand – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group
6:00pmDragon Marketplace – CLOSES
– KID”S PLAY Zone
– 40 vendors
– 13 Food Trucks
– Beer Gardens (family-friendly)
7:00pmFestival Site ClosesLast Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.