'4th Street is alive today': Calgarians flock to 34th Lilac Festival
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'I like the live music and I like bringing my rabbit out,' he said, noting milder weather for this year's festival was ideal for Hoppy.
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'I usually bring a spray bottle and spray her down constantly, but I didn't really have to this year,' he said. 'It's just perfect for her.'
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Among the vendors was Carrie Fehr from Leduc, Alta., owner of Good Walk Collars & Leashes. She made the 2.5-hour drive to Calgary for the event — her biggest market of the year, she said.
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'It's an excellent vibe,' she said. 'It's been an awesome day . . . The crowd is great. Everyone's happy and looking forward to a great, sunny day.'
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The Meow Foundation, a longtime festival participant, marked its 25th anniversary with a fundraising booth offering handmade items for pet owners.
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'It's a big deal for us,' said Stephanie Sterling, board chair for the organization that helps find 'forever homes' for stray and abandoned cats. 'We'll do 30 to 40 markets every year (and) this is one of our biggest.'
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What began as a small street fair celebrating the blooming of lilacs has grown into a major city-wide event. Lilac Festival event producer Jennifer Rempel said the day now provides a significant economic boost for local businesses.
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