What does the Lilac festival mean? This was the burning question on the mind of the Zach, an Ukranian newcomer in Calgary, Canada as he got asked repeatedly if he was attending this year’s $th Street Lilac Festival.
What does Lilac Festival mean?
So we asked a few born and bred Calgarians to tell us. below is the feedback and the one and true answer to what Lilac Festival stands for
Leila (15 year Downtown resident)
I have been attending the festival since I was a kid, except for Covid. It is all about the good food. Lilac is just food
Peter, 57
What do you mean what is Lilac Festival. It is a color stupid! Come out wear your lilac tee-shirt, spray your hair purple or whatever
Maggie and Laurie
Lil.ac Festival is is what we do while we wait for the Stampede to startin Calgary. Lilac tells us the outdoor season is here.
Ron Van de Belt
Dont quote me, but I think it is about the Lilac plant; flower, the Syringa I believe the festival was started by gardners and florists. Again; dont quote me.
Brooke
Lilac Festival is about coming out to hug peopleafter being indoors for 15months of winter. It is the best thing, with the hugs, the food and the street performances.
What do you think the Lilac Festival represents. Share your views in the comments
