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A Bright Idea for Chinatown

Light Up Chinatown is making the area brighter with new decorative lights and restored ones on the Gate of Happy Arrival.

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Square Dancing at Chinatown After Dark: Square dancers perform on 98th Street and 106th Avenue during Chinatown After Dark on August 29th. The event is organized by YEG Chinatown RE:VITA. (Paula E. Kirman)
Preparing to Compete: Hong De Cultural and Athletic Association practices on the first day of the Edmonton Dragon Festival on August 21st. The three-day event featured international Lion Dance competitions, a Taste of Chinatown, a market, family activities, films, and more in Kinistinâw Park. It was hosted by the Edmonton Chinatown Transformation Collaborative. (Paula E. Kirman)
Chinatown Summer Festival Features New Mural: The annual Chinatown Summer Festival featured the launch of a new mural by Lance Cardinal. “We Are Resilient” consists of eight panels featuring Indigenous traditions. The mural is located on the exterior of Albert’s Autobody at 10604 98th Street. (Larry Wong)
A Former McCauley Folkie at EFMF: Singer-songwriter, and former McCauley resident, Mariel Buckley, performs at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival on August 8th. (Paula E. Kirman)
Consulting on Chinatown Gate Artwork: Artist Emily Chu, assisted by translator Wai-Ling Lennon, led community consultations concerning the artwork for the new Chinatown Gate in mid-July at the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre. People connected to Chinatown were invited to meet with Chu to discuss memories about, and hopes for, the area. (Paula E. Kirman)
Chinatown Summer Festival Packs 98th Street: Thousands of people packed 98th Street on August 30th for the Chinatown Summer Festival. The annual event featured cultural performances, food trucks, and vendors. The Chinatown Summer Festival was organized by the Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) in collaboration with the City of Edmonton and other community partners. (Sifu Tim Mrazek (Chung Wah Kung Fu Regina) )
EDLC Labour Day BBQ 2026: Volunteers, including Mayor Andrew Knack (right, in a blue cap) wrap burgers at the Edmonton and District Labour Council’s 35th Annual Labour Day BBQ on September 7th in Giovanni Caboto Park. (Paula E. Kirman)
McCauley Community Garage Sale: The McCauley Community League celebrated Community League Day on September 5th with a community garage sale and BBQ at The Piazza. Area resident Becca Firlotte (pictured) was a lead organizer. (Paula E. Kirman)
New Benches at Community Rink Space: Maia and Re transport one of five benches they made for the community rink space in early September. The lumber was donated by the McCauley Community Orchard. (Ruth Sorochan)
Chinatown Gate Construction Continues: Construction on the new Chinatown Gate in late August, shortly before the roadway on 97th Street between Jasper Avenue and Okîsikow Way was reopened in September. (Sheila Thomas )
Festa Italiana in Little Italy: Festa Italiana activated 95th Street and area once again on August 30th, including entertainment and activities in Caboto Park and The Piazza. The event also featured food, wrestling, children’s activities, and a show of Italian vehicles. The annual event is organized by Amici Italiani. (Sherry Honey)
Music on Neutral Ground: The band Evil Monkeys of Doom performs outside Earth’s Refillery Coop on July 18th as part of the “Neutral Ground” pop-up concert series in areas of high foot traffic in the community. (Paula E. Kirman)

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