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See you on August 10, 2025 when we celebrate turning 40 years old! Along with the Marda Loop BIA, Marda Gras Street Festival turns 40 in 2025 and we have a BIG celebration planned. Don’t miss it!

Special thanks to our 40th Anniversary Lead Sponsor Truman & Co-Op

2025 Vendor Registration is now closed. 

Marda Gras is a FREE family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop and the longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping local, experiencing quality arts and culture programming, and connecting with your community.

2025 Event Details

What’s happening:

• This year celebrates the 40^th Anniversary of the Marda Gras Street Festival. Celebrate Calgary’s oldest street festival in the heart of Marda Loop.
• 4 stages of live entertainment – music, dance and a new stage in the Kids Quarter!
• Don’t miss the Pet Pageant on the 20^th Street Main Stage @ 1:30 pm. Enter your pet in the pageant or simply donate to our animal charity. All proceeds go to Parachutes for Pets!
• There are over 200 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!
• 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.
• Visit the Kids Quarter to create your own stamped postcard souvenir, commemorating Marda Gras and Marda Loop’s 40^th Anniversary!
• Free shuttle bus to & from the festival from the Military Museums, where attendees can park and ride. Sorry, no pets on the bus.

Location: 33^rd Avenue SW between 18^th – 22^nd Streets

Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Find us online: www.mardagras.ca // https://www.instagram.com/mardagrascalgary // #mardagras25

Pet Pageant

Everyone’s favorite event at Marda Gras – The Pet Pageant! Registration closes August 8. $25 registrations are donated to the festival’s 2025 animal charity, Parachutes for Pets; who will host a Pet Photo Booth by donation. Be sure to visit their booths next to the main stage on 20th Street!

Follow us on social at @mardagrascalgary and tag us using the hashtag #mardagras25

Find out more about the history of Marda Gras here: Visit Marda Loop | Back to the Origins of Marda Gras

Download the festival map:

• 18 Street Dance Stage
• 20 Street Marda Main Stage with the Pet Pageant
• 22 Street Stage
• Kids Quarter with a Fully Programmed Stage & 40th Anniversary Interactive Art Project
• Bike Valet at 18th Street and 33rd Ave
• Food trucks and Vendors
• Washrooms and Shuttle Pick up / Drop Off

Part of what makes Marda Gras unique is the vendors!  Adding something special to the culture and atmosphere of the event, the festival welcomes all styles of vendor to showcase their products and services.  Registration is now CLOSED for 2025!