![]() ![]() "Most of us still weren't satisfied with the answers. "We had some questions, the other day, for city manager David Duckworth on why the fireworks were cancelled," said Ward 1 Coun. Ten Calgary councillors even signed a notice of motion pushing for the city administration to include an aerial fireworks display as part of Calgary's 2023 Canada Day celebrations, provided it could be achieved within existing budgets. ![]() ![]() ![]() Dan McLean and Calgary Nose Hill MP Michelle Rempel Garner, who implored the city to reverse the decision.Īn online petition was also created by Common Sense Calgary, which, as of May 25, had more than 12,000 signatures. Many protested the change, including Ward 13 Coun. The decision to cancel the fireworks wasn't made by city councillors, but by the City of Calgary's arts and culture department. Officials cited cultural sensitivities around fireworks displays in relation to Truth and Reconciliation, and noted that July 1 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act. The city announced in a May 18 news release that instead of the typical large-scale Canada Day fireworks, it would pilot a new " visually stunning display of lights and sounds" at Fort Calgary. It looks like Calgary will have Canada Day fireworks after all.Īfter announcing plans to nix the annual display in favour of "an enhanced pyrotechnic show," the City of Calgary abruptly reversed its decision, now saying there will, in fact, be fireworks. ![]()
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