City commemorates flood anniversary with public ceremony

A look at City Hall from 9 Ave S.E. a few days after the downtown flooded in June 2013.

The city is inviting Calgarians to come down to the core on Friday to remember the devastation caused by the 2013 floods and to honour those who worked tirelessly to get the city back up and running in the days and months following the crisis.

A number of special guests and dignitaries will attend the public ceremony and talk about the impact the flood had on the city and Calgarians.

Officials will also unveil a 2013 Flood Commemorative Display which includes submissions from the Kids’ Flood Art Call.

“This is an opportunity for reflection on the flood that struck Calgary and the continued impact on many in our community,” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “Everyone is welcome to attend the commemoration ceremony. Every Calgarian showed great compassion, resilience and strength in the face of immense adversity, and we should honour that together.”

2013 Flood Commemoration Ceremony Details:

The city says that seating is limited and will be on a first-come- first-serve basis.

The event will be capped off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Calgary Stampede at 9:30 on Municipal Plaza and a number of local entertainers have also been invited to perform.

The event is accessible by C-Train (City Hall Station) and parking is available at City Hall Parkade Lot 36 (322 9 Avenue S.E.), the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (829 Macleod Trail S.E.) and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (727 1 Street S.E.).

Click HERE for more information on the city ceremony.

A number of communities are also holding events on the weekend for Neighbour Day to honour the community spirit that became very apparent in the days following the floods.

Here is a list of community events this weekend: