When to see nightly drone show at Calgary’s Grey Cup Festival
There will be no shortage of Grey Cup-themed events to see in Calgary this week.
The city will be brimming with events for eager fans to attend in the days leading up to kickoff between the Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes at McMahon Stadium. Whether it be locals taking in the Grey Cup atmosphere or fans coming from across Canada, there is a bit of something for everyone this week.
There will be no shortage of things to do in the lead-up to the big game. The festivities kick off on Wednesday night with The Trews performing at Stampede Park, and a free pancake breakfast will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Volunteers will be busy serving up pancakes during the Grey Cup Festival in Calgary (The Royal Canadian Legion)
One of the more intriguing events set for this week is a series of drone shows taking place in the sky over the Suncor Street Festival at Stampede Park. Three separate, unique shows will take place that will tell the story of the Grey Cup Festival.
It sounds like the perfect event for a family wanting to capitalize on the hype around the Grey Cup, but how can you make sure to get in on the fun?
Where and when are the shows?
The Grey Cup drone shows will be held three separate times, starting at 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Suncor Street Festival at Stampede Park.
According to the Grey Cup Festival website, the best viewing spot for the shows will be at Lot 3 in Stampede Park. This is a free event, meaning tickets will not be required to attend and take in the dazzling displays.
This is not the type of thing you see once either. Organizers have made clear that each show will be unique, meaning that fans can attend all three and expect to see something different each time.
A similar drone show was put on back at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver, which was done by Pixel Sky Animations.
The shows will end around 9 p.m., which means they will have a total runtime of about 15 minutes. Considering these will be evening shows, people wanting to attend should be prepared to bring clothing warm enough to be comfortable.
If you want to get to the show early, fans will be able to enjoy live music at the Outdoor Community Stage, as well as take in interactive activations, a licensed beer garden, and a public art installation at the Suncor Street Festival, all of which are free to attend and are also taking place at Stampede Park.