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DEC 1 Festival

Lions Festival of Lights

Confederation Park · 6 PM–midnight

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Date Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time 6 PM–midnight
Location Confederation Park
Price Free (donations appreciated)
Category Festival

Drive-through and walk-through holiday light display at Confederation Park. A Calgary tradition since 1986 — the Lions Club volunteers make this happen every year. Donate what you can. It goes to good places.

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