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AUG 1 Festival

Marda Gras Street Festival

Marda Loop (34 Ave SW) · 10 AM–6 PM

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Date Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time 10 AM–6 PM
Location Marda Loop (34 Ave SW)
Price Free
Category Festival

Calgary's longest-running street festival takes over Marda Loop with live music, dance, vendors, and a pet photo booth. Family-friendly and genuinely fun — the kind of day that makes you love your neighbourhood.

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