Mr. Speaker, with the arrival of summer, I would like to wish all those in my riding of Calgary East a very safe and happy summer.
Each year, the communities of Calgary East take full advantage of the summer months, hosting wonderful events. Some of the highlights of this summer include the annual summer FLOP pool party at the Forest Lawn Community Pool in July, which I co-host. In the community of Inglewood during August, we host the Calgary Fringe Festival, where visitors can enjoy the work of artists from many different backgrounds and expressions.
Then there is Globalfest, which lights up the August skies with an incredible pyromusical fireworks display, and has delicious food and dance performances from many cultures in our community.
Of course, in July one of the prides of being from Calgary is hosting the world's greatest outdoor show on earth, the Calgary Stampede, a time for barbecue and flipping pancakes.
I thank all those volunteers in my riding of Calgary East who work hard to make these events possible.