Tens of thousands flock to Lilac Festival as business booms for 600 Calgary vendors
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Huge crowds descended on the downtown core on Sunday, packing 4th Street for the 33rd annual Lilac Festival. Organisers say it's the biggest one day festival in Western Canada.
It’s the unofficial start to Calgary’s festival season, with organizers calling it the biggest one-day festival in Western Canada.
Huge crowds descended on the downtown core on Sunday, filling 4th Street for the 33rd annual Lilac Festival.
With thousands of people attending, it was a significant opportunity for the more than 600 vendors and 70 musical performers.
“It’s huge. You can’t do that on your scale in such a small business. It’s an opportunity to grow your community kind of,” said Stephanie Teague from Perfectly Imperfect Designs.
“It’s the best market of the year for us. It’s a great way to unite the community and support local business,” said Without Co.’s Michelle Fentiman.
The Lilac Festival started in 1990, and has been a staple with the community ever since.
Organizer Jennifer Rempel said the festival helps to celebrate spring and showcase the downtown neighbourhood.
“Come explore a small business, come eat at a new food truck.”
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