GlobalFest Brazil show postponed due to risk of thunderstorm
CBC News | Posted: August 17, 2016 10:32 PM | Last Updated: August 17, 2016
No refunds or exchanges allowed, but Thursday tickets now good for Friday show
GlobalFest's opening night fireworks have been postponed because of an "ominous weather forecast."
Brazil's presentation, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been moved to Friday.
Environment Canada has forecast a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and early evening Thursday with risk of a thunderstorm.
No refunds or exchanges are being offered, but those who have bought tickets for the Aug. 18 show will be allowed to enter Elliston Park on Friday, the organization said in a statement.
GlobalFest, began in 2003 and is Calgary's very own international fireworks festival.
This year's presentation schedule is as follows:
- Brazil, Friday
- Chile, Saturday
- Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 23
- USA, Thursday, Aug. 25
- Finale, Saturday, Aug. 27