GlobalFest: More Than Fireworks — Calgary’s Cultural Festival | The Deets with Duddy

When you hear GlobalFest, you think fireworks. But that’s just the beginning.In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, I sit down with John and Mia from GlobalFest to unpack how this festival became one of Calgary’s biggest cultural showcases. From community-driven programs and food pavilions to some of the best fireworks shows in the world, GlobalFest is more than a summer event—it’s a celebration of who we are.We talk about:The origins of GlobalFest and why it took 10 years to find the perfect venueHow it evolved from a small multicultural event to Calgary’s second largest festivalWhy the fireworks are designed to “tell a story” and how they’re different every yearThe Passport Pursuit & Flavours programs that reward you for exploring culture and cuisineBehind-the-scenes on how a small team + 1000 volunteers pull it off every yearPlus: Why GlobalFest is becoming one of Calgary’s best date-night spots, how they’re fighting the “it’s just fireworks” misconception, and how you can win premier tickets to this year’s event.🎟️ Tickets & info: https://globalfest.ca📲 Follow GlobalFest: @globalfestyyc📍 Calgary, Alberta—The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s Late-Night Show — in podcast form.Hosted by Jeff Dudder (“Duddy,” @duddydoesit), the show features real conversations with the people shaping Calgary—artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, chefs, community leaders, and creatives of all kinds.📍 Based in Calgary, Alberta🆕 New episodes every Monday🎥 Full episodes on YouTube📲 Instagram: @thedeetswithduddy#TheDeetsWithDuddy #GlobalFest #GlobalFestYYC #CalgaryPodcast #YYCEvents #CalgaryFireworks #CulturalFestival #YYCFoodScene #CommunityEvents #CalgarysLateNightShow #SupportLocalYYC #CanadianPodcasts #YYC #Alberta #FestivalSeason #FireworksShow #DuddyDoesIt #PassportPursuit #FlavoursProgram #BehindTheScenesFestival #VolunteerPower