25-05-2023 23:35 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Back with a bang! Calgary will have Canada Day fireworks

It looks like Calgary will have Canada Day fireworks after all. After 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. The city announced in a May 18 news release that instead of the typical large-scale Canada Day fireworks, it would instead pilot a new "visually stunning display of lights and sounds" at Fort Calgary. Officials cited cultural sensitivities arou
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