Calgary 
Events Description
Marda Gras Street Festival is a pedestrian-friendly event and enjoys discovering new sounds, tastes and wares during this New Orleans themed festival.
Come and enjoy live music, dance and cultural performances, a fun kids area, unique shopping and lots of great food! There is something for each member of the family and best of all it’s no charge to attend!
What’s happening:
- Celebrate Calgary’s oldest street festival in the heart of Marda Loop.
- 3 stages of live entertainment – music, dance and a fun kids area!
- Don’t miss the Pet Pageant on the 20th Street Main Stage @ 12:15 – 1:00 pm. Enter your pet in the pageant or simply donate to our animal charity. All proceeds go to Parachutes for Pets!
- There are over 250 small businesses participating; including many of Marda Loop’s very own beloved businesses. There are lots of locally handmade artisans, food trucks and community organizations, too, so shop until you drop and support local!
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
Free Admission
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Venue & Address :
Marda Loop – 33rd Avenue SW between 18th – 22nd Streets
Bike Valet – Park your bike, scooter or stroller in our volunteer monitored bike valet and enjoy the festival! Located near 18th Street and 33rd Ave SW.
Shuttle service to and from the festival to the Military Museums is provided by Southland Transportation from 10:00 am – 5:20 pm (last bus leaving for the museum). The shuttle drops off on Garrison Gate SW just south of 33rd Ave.
Bike Valet – Park your bike, scooter or stroller in our volunteer monitored bike valet and enjoy the festival! Located near 18th Street and 33rd Ave SW.
Public Transit Accessible.
