Event Description

🌍 Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off 2025
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 • 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Lyric Theatre & Field, Assiniboine Park (145 The Leaf Way / 55 Pavilion Crescent), Winnipeg
Cost: Free admission
Join the celebration as Folklorama kicks off its 2025 season with vibrant performances, global flavours, and family-friendly fun—all in the scenic heart of Assiniboine Park.
🎉 Event Highlights
- Grand Pavilion Expo & Ambassadors Parade: A rare chance to explore international pavilions and meet Pavilion Ambassadors in one spectacular gathering.
- Live Ethno-Cultural Showcases: Enjoy multicultural performances of music, dance, and tradition on the Lyric Theatre stage.
- Interactive Cultural Workshops: Hands-on crafts, games, and activities for kids and families.
- Food Truck Flavours: Taste global street food favourites from Winnipeg’s top food trucks.
- Partner Activations: Discover fun booths and giveaways from Casinos of Winnipeg and other partners.
🎯 Why Attend?
- A Cultural Feast: Experience the diversity that makes Folklorama the world’s largest multicultural festival.
- Community Spirit: Celebrate Winnipeg’s cultural mosaic in a free and welcoming setting.
- Perfect Summer Timing: Enjoy the green, open-air setting of Assiniboine Park on a warm July evening.
🧭 Getting There
- Venue: Lyric Theatre & Field, Assiniboine Park—bring a picnic blanket and settle in
- Transit & Parking: Accessible by Winnipeg Transit and park lots—arrive early for best access
- Tips: Dress comfortably, stay hydrated, and come ready to celebrate!
📝 Additional Info
Accessibility: Free and inclusive for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Acknowledgements: Folklorama takes place on Treaty 1 land and honours the First Nations and Métis peoples of the region.
Presented by: Casinos of Winnipeg, with over 25 years of support from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.
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