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 11, 2023 (free admission)
Parking may be available at or near Calgary Canoe Club, and in the North Glenmore Park
updated: July 26, 2023
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival & Marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00pm | Charity Race Participant Practice – Dry Land training @ Canoe Club – On water training @ Docks | |
| 5:30pm | Festival 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 | |
| 7:00pm | Welcome Remarks Team Captains Meeting @ Beer Gardens | |
| 9:00pm | Festival Site Closes | Festival 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
| Time | Racing (docks) | Festival Grounds |
|---|---|---|
| 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 See video… | |
| 9:00am | Racing Starts (see racegrid) | |
| 9:30am | VIP Registration @ Information Tent | |
| 10:00am | Dragon 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 | |
| 11:15am | Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony – by Sistership Dragon Boat Association (see more info) | Traditional Musical Instruments Performance – Calgary Chinese Cultural Society |
| 11:45am | Opening Ceremonies -Land Acknowledgement -0 Canada Anthem (Leela -Official Welcome Remarks -Chinese Lion Dance | |
| 12:30pm | Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest) – Calysto Steel Drums – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group – Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Assoc. | |
| 1:00pm | Racing Resumes (see racegrid) | Zhaoli Dance School |
| 1:30pm | Traditional Musical Instruments Performance – Calgary Chinese Cultural Society | |
| 2:00pm | Canadian Indonesian Social Club | |
| 2:30pm | Multi-Cultural Performances (Global Fest) – Calysto Steel Drums – Calgary Classical Thai Dance Group – Calgary Oriental Traditional Chinese Dress Qipao Assoc. | |
| 3:00pm | Racing completed for the day. | |
| 3:30pm | Vocal Singing Performances – Bella Ley – Ella Chan | |
| 6:00pm | Dragon Marketplace – CLOSES – KID”S PLAY Zone – 50 vendors – 15 Food Trucks – Beer Gardens (family-friendly) | |
| 6:00pm | Festival Site Closes | Last Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site. |