Calgary photographers in and around town for the June 5-7 weekend

Lilac Festival 2026 Thousands of people flocked to 4th Street S.W. for the Lilac Festival, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to summer — but not before a thunderstorm rolled in, tampering the event until the sun returned in Calgary on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampede’s Youth Veterinary Science Challenge

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Student Maysa Moon and classmates check out Rio during the Calgary Stampede’s second annual Youth Veterinary Science Challenge, an immersive, hands-on learning experience for high school students interested in animal science at the Clinical Skills Building at the UCalgary Spy Hill Campus in Calgary on Friday, June 5, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Student Parker MacPherson and classmates check out Rio during the Calgary Stampede’s second annual Youth Veterinary Science Challenge, an immersive, hands-on learning experience for high school students interested in animal science at the Clinical Skills Building at the UCalgary Spy Hill Campus in Calgary on Friday, June 5, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Student Makaela Barnett and University of Calgary Veterinary Dr. Karelhia Garcia-Alamo check out Skipper during the Calgary Stampede’s second annual Youth Veterinary Science Challenge, an immersive, hands-on learning experience for high school students interested in animal science at the Clinical Skills Building at the UCalgary Spy Hill Campus in Calgary on Friday, June 5, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Heritage Park’s Women Making History in Alberta Awards

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Finalists in Heritage Park’s Women Making History Awards celebrate the event Friday, June 5, 2026 at the park’s Gasoline Alley. Winners were Brooke Millar, Manjit Minhas, Ann McCaig, Calgary Herald editor-in-chief Monica Zurowski, Lourdes Juan, Jane Matheson and Amelia Newbert. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Finalists in Heritage Park’s Women Making History Awards celebrate the event Friday, June 5, 2026 at the park’s Gasoline Alley. Winners (in front row, left to right) were Brooke Millar, Manjit Minhas, Ann McCaig, Calgary Herald editor-in-chief Monica Zurowski and Lourdes Juan. Winners missing from the photo are Jane Matheson and Amelia Newbert. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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The Herald’s Monica Zurowski wins the Vera Burns award at the Women Making History Awards along with Ann McCaig at Gasoline Alley in Heritage Park in Calgary on Friday, June 5, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers home opener

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Kids play games in a fan zone before the Calgary Stampedes’ home opener against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Kinsley checks out her Calgary Stampeders horse tattoo as she gets ready in a fan zone before the team’s home opener against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Football fans arrive for the Calgary Stampeders’ home opener against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Fans tailgate before the Calgary Stampeders’ home opener against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Miles Brown puts pressure on Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders running back Dedrick Mills carries the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Kelon Thomas reaches out to grab Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Trey Vaval during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders quarterback Quincy Vaughn celebrates a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders receiver Erik Brooks catches a pass deep in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers zone to set up a touchdown on the next play during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary Stampeders receiver Tevin Jones runs the ball after a catch against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Players scramble as a Calgary Stampeders fumble leaves the ball up for grabs for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers could not stop this touchdown run by Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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The Calgary Stampeders celebrate a turnover against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Stampeders’ home opener at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Saturday

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Cyclefest

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Riders check out the human statue during YYC Cyclefest at The Confluence and East Village as Calgary’s Biggest Free Bike Festival featured a day of learning and experiences to celebrate the independence that comes with two wheels in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Hundreds came out for YYC Cyclefest at The Confluence and East Village as Calgary’s Biggest Free Bike Festival featured a day of learning and experiences to celebrate the independence that comes with two wheels in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Dad Michael has some fun with Carmen and Victoria as hundreds came out for YYC Cyclefest at The Confluence and East Village as Calgary’s Biggest Free Bike Festival featured a day of learning and experiences to celebrate the independence that comes with two wheels in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Calgary Humane Society’s Dog Jog

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Kayla with her dog Finnegan as hundreds came out for the Calgary Humane Society’s 25th annual Dog Jog, presented by Douglas Homes, a non-competitive walk or jog along North Glenmore Park, followed by a family fido-friendly festival to raise critical funds to support the Animal Protection Team in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Dogs cool down as hundreds came out for the Calgary Humane Society’s 25th annual Dog Jog, presented by Douglas Homes, a non-competitive walk or jog along North Glenmore Park, followed by a family fido-friendly festival to raise critical funds to support the Animal Protection Team in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Hundreds came out for the Calgary Humane Society’s 25th annual Dog Jog, presented by Douglas Homes, a non-competitive walk or jog along North Glenmore Park, followed by a family fido-friendly festival to raise critical funds to support the Animal Protection Team in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Summer Safety Day at Calgary Police Discovery Centre

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The Calgary Police Discovery Centre held their third annual Summer Safety Day, a free, interactive event designed to help families and youth stay safe and prepared for the summer season, with demonstrations in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Police engage in a canine demonstration as the Calgary Police Discovery Centre held their third annual Summer Safety Day, a free, interactive event designed to help families and youth stay safe and prepared for the summer season, with demonstrations in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Cavalry FC vs. Halifax Wanderers FC

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Cavalry FC and Canada Soccer supporters sing the national anthem during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Halifax keeper Marco Carducci waves to the crowd before kickoff during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It was his first appearance at ATCO Field after signing with the Wanderers in the offseason. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Halifax Sven Zitman holds off Cavalry Sergio Camargo during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Cavalry Adam Pearlman (L) takes on Halifax Marcus Godinho during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Halifax Jefferson Alphonse (L) defends against Cavalry Goteh Ntignee during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Cavalry teammates celebrate Dann Klomp’s (C) second-half goal during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Tobias Warschewski salutes the crowd as he is subbed off late in the second half during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Cavalry Jay Herdman shields the ball from Halifax Sven Zitman during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Halifax Isaiah Johnston defends against Cavalry Michael Baldisimo during CPL soccer action between Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jim Wells/Postmedia

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Sunday

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Thousands of people flocked to 4th Street S.W. for the Lilac Festival, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to summer — but not before a thunderstorm rolled in, tampering the event until the sun returned in Calgary on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Mayor Jeromy Farkas was handing out Canadian flags as thousands of people flocked to 4th Street S.W. for the Lilac Festival, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to summer — but not before a thunderstorm rolled in, tampering the event until the sun returned in Calgary on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Mayor Jeromy Farkas and Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party Naheed Nenshi were handing out Canadian flags as thousands of people flocked to 4th Street S.W. for the Lilac Festival, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to summer — but not before a thunderstorm rolled in, tampering the event until the sun returned in Calgary on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Calgary Ukrainian Festival

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Dancers from Tryzub School perform during the annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival at the Acadia Recreation Complex in Calgary on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia