Chinook Blast festival returns in 2023 to illuminate downtown Calgary

Downtown Calgary will be aglow for three weeks this winter as the Chinook Blast festival is set to return to light up the night. The festival, which includes live music, light and art installations, and theatrical performances, will run from Jan. 27 through Feb. 12, 2023, at locations throughout the downtown core and in collaboration with several other winter events. The 2023 Blast will see the return of a 450 kilogram (1,000 pound) metal dragon sculpture created by True North Absurdities that s