Celebrating 41 years, the International Children’s Festival of the Arts has returned to an in-person event after two years of the pandemic from June 2-5.

Andrea Gammon, festival coordinator for the event, talks about the kickoff in front of St. Albert Place.

Festival Coordinator Andrea Gammon speaking at Festival (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

With the event returning to an in person setting from a virtual environment the last two years, Gammon says it’s incredible to see the children smiling and enjoying the event once again.

Children interacting with festival performer (Photo Credits Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

There’s lots in store for this year’s festival, Gammon says there’s performances by Ivan Flett Memorial dancers. The performances include Métis Red River Jiggers who incorporate modern hip hop, along with other performers and plenty of activities for all children to choose from.

For more information on the event, visit stalbert.ca/exp/childfest/

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