Strong wind shuts down day 2 of Edmonton's Heritage Festival
Edmonton's Heritage Festival was forced to close early on its second day due to dangerous wind speeds reaching 90 km/h. Attendees were evacuated as organizers deemed the festival tents unsafe.
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Extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting public cultural gatherings, highlighting the impact of climate volatility on community events.
Organizers were forced to close early on the second day because of strong winds and ordered attendees to evacuate the area immediately.
"The tents are becoming unsafe and have been blowing away," the festival said on its Facebook page. "For those at the park, please evacuate immediately towards ETS park-and-ride."
For the last few years, Heritage Fest was held in Borden Park, as Hawrelak Park underwent extensive renovation. This was the first year the festival is back at Hawrelak.
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