Edmonton festivals prepared for unpredictable summer weather

Edmonton festivals prepared for unpredictable summer weather

July 18, 2026 5:55 pm MST.

With Edmonton experiencing dramatic weather changes, festivalgoers and organizers have their own ways to keep themselves cool and prepare for sudden shifts in the weather.

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