Weekly News from the Mayor's Office

All residents and visitors to the city of Calgary are advised that this upcoming weekend, Calgary will be celebrating its 150^th birthday with the Celebrate 150 Festival. Beginning Friday evening, there will be non-stop events for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Opening ceremonies will kick off the weekend at 7:00 p.m., followed by the first event of our annual rodeo, the chuck wagon races. Fun events for all ages will continue throughout the weekend. Parking downtown will be severely restricted during this 48-hour period, and traffic will be rerouted. Complimentary mass transit rides are available from all areas of the city. Downtown hotels are offering free shuttle services to and from the venue. People are encouraged to leave their cars at home. Any vehicles found parked within ten blocks of the downtown area will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Don't forget Saturday's parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. Get there bright and early!