festival – Robert Thivierge

Three Amigos

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

I was asked to take their photo. So, I'm always happy to oblige, and said they could find the image here. Unfortunately, I had a long lens on my camera (70-300mm) which means I couldn't take a wide shot, even when standing a distance back. So, hopefully this is ok. If this is you, please let me know if you got it.

Susie Forsyth

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is Susie Forsyth, a Calgary-based singer-songwriter, performing on the 13th Avenue Stage (North end of Festival). I thought she was quite good.

Bag Pipes at Lilac

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the pictures I took at the annual Lilac Festival held on Sunday, May 25, 2014 (it's always the last Sunday of May) along 4 Street SW, just south of downtown in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The weather was very good, but with enough little drips for brief periods, to keep the crowds manageable which I liked.

Taking a Rest at Lilac

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Two Bears North at Lilac

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of three members of the group Two Bears North performing at the 20th Avenue stage.

Doug Waite

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Doug Waite performed at the 18th Avenue Kids Stage.

Parallel Lines Rhythm

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Hula Twirl at Lilac

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This was one of several performers from La Gogue INC who took part in the parade.

Ela Mino, Miss Calgary 2012

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Miss Calgary 2012 Ela Mino is seen here in the parade kickoff of the festival.

Robin Danyluk, Junior Miss

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

This is Calgary's Junior Miss 2014 Robin Danyluk in the parade.

Kent Hehr, MLA

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Kent Hehr is the Liberal MLA for Calgary-Buffalo.

Smiling for the Camera

May 25, 2014May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Something I've wondered, is why police need to wear high visibility vests in situations like this during day time, yet don't need them when working the streets at night, doing regular work, which probably has more risk of being struck by a vehicle. Personally, a better approach might be to have uniforms that are easier to spot without wearing anything on top.

Amy Heffernan plays Lilac

May 27, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

Amy Heffernan performed on the South side stage. This was the last thing I saw before catching a bus to go home, to rest my tired feet.

Lilac Fiddler

May 27, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

She was part of the Bow Valley Fiddlers group.

Lilac Christian play

May 27, 2012May 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge

There were many different acts throughout Lilac. Performer counts ranged from one to many. Crowd counts ranged from nil to overflowing. In this case, there were numerous performers, and very few watchers. Nobody likes message pushed on them like this.