Franco Festival Calgary (FFC), the first Francophone Multicultural festival in Calgary, was established in August 2011 and is an initiative of Le Portail de l’Immigrant Association (PIA), a non-for-profit organization based in Calgary, Alberta, which launches a variety of projects in different areas such as education, awareness, promotion of immigration and diversity, sociocultural and economic integration.
The festival celebrates culture from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. With music, dance, food and craft displays.
The Franco Festival will feature music from:
- Joe Swell
- Bombolessé
- Youssou Seck
- Oktopus
- Mireille Moquin
- Los Marineros de la Rumba
- Peter Ngom
- Emile Kanguè
- Alain Héroux
- Josue Eurico Nsiamfumu
- The Haitian Pearls
- BMB
Don’t miss this festival and discover Francophone culture!
When: Saturday, July 18 from 12 pm – 9 pm & Sunday, July 19 from 12 pm – 8 pm
Where: Shaw Millennium Park– 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
For more information regarding this event please visit francofestcalgary.com
