Residents should check their mailboxes this week for the 2019 Canada Winter Games - Downtown Event Guide, highlighting all the activities taking place in downtown Red Deer from February 16 – March 2, 2019.

Highlights of the downtown activities include:

• Performances in City Hall Park from 12 – 1 p.m. and 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on weekends.
  
• Lantern making on February 19 and 25 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at The Hub on Ross followed by a parade walk to City Hall Park with entertainment and free hot chocolate.
  
• Little Gaetz Activities between 49 and 48 Street including:
• “Live on Little Gaetz” with lunchtime performances from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Wood milling demonstrations and woodworking daily from 4 – 5 p.m.
• Chainsaw carving each night at 5 p.m., sponsored by ENMAX
• Heat lamps, tables and fire pits, sponsored by ENMAX
• Elsa character from 11 am. – 1 p.m. on Friday, February 22 and March 1
• Craft Beverage Sampling in The Scott Block featuring Central Alberta products from 4 – 7 p.m. on February 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 28, March 1 and March 2
  
• At the 52˚ North Music + Cultural Festival from February 16 – March 1, expect to see:
• Artisan Avenue – Artisan market in partnership with Alberta Craft Council featuring Alberta artists and makers
• Crokicurl Rink
• Ice Slide
• Ice Maze
• Skating Rink
• Community Stage
• Family Dance with Frannie Klein on February 18 from 5 – 8 p.m.
• Lil’ Chippers Ice Carving Workshop on February 23 from 2 – 7 p.m.
• Please note the festival site is closed February 19, 20, 24 and 25. For a full list of headliners, fireworks schedule and other events at the festival, visit: www.canadagames.ca/2019/52north

For more information, visit: reddeer.ca/canadagames 

For more information, contact:

Communications & Strategic Planning
The City of Red Deer
403-342-8147