News Release
Take ETS to the 2015 Servus Heritage Festival
Edmonton’s summer festival season continues this weekend with the 40th annual Servus Heritage Festival, August 1 – 3, 2015 in William Hawrelak Park. This three-day showcase of our nation’s vibrant multicultural heritage features 62 pavilions representing more than 85 cultures from around the globe. Event-goers can sample a wide range of culinary delicacies, enjoy fabulous performances, shop for crafts, artwork and clothing, and meet people eager to share their heritage.
Park Closures
Public parking is not available at William Hawrelak Park and Emily Murphy Park, except for those with passes. Festival-goers are encouraged to use ETS Park & Ride shuttle service, available from 10 locations, plus neighbourhood pick-up services.
Parking in adjacent neighbourhoods
Parking restrictions in neighbourhoods adjacent to William Hawrelak Park will be strictly enforced by bylaw officers to ensure the safe passage of emergency service vehicles. Illegally parked vehicles will be tagged and towed.
2015 Park & Ride Lots
ETS will operate continuous Park & Ride shuttle service at the following times and locations:
- Saturday, August 1 – 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, August 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Monday, August 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Free Parking
Burns City Lot
121 Avenue and 70 Street
Calder City Lot
124 Avenue and 124 Street off Yellowhead Trail
Davies City Lot
61 Avenue and 86 Street eastbound
MacEwan University Surface Lots
105 Avenue west of 109 Street
109 Street and 104 Avenue southbound
Meadows Transit Centre
17 Street and 40 Avenue
Pay Parking
University of Alberta Windsor Car Park
116 Street and 92 Avenue
Note: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium parking lots are reserved for patrons and not available to festival attendees.
NAIT Surface Lots
118 Avenue and 107 Street
Pickup Locations
Health Sciences/Jubilee LRT Station
115 Street and 84 Avenue northbound
*University Transit Centre shuttle relocated to Health Sciences/Jubilee LRT Station.
Street Pickups – MacEwan University Shuttle
Bus Stop #1939 (116 Street and Jasper Avenue southbound)
Bus Stop #1855 (116 Street and 104 Avenue southbound)
Neighborhood Pick Up Routes
Five neighbourhood collector routes will provide service to the Heritage Festival in areas of the city where Park & Ride sites are not available. Buses operate same hours as Park & Ride, on continuous service, stopping at regular bus stops along the route (bus stops are identified with temporary signage for Heritage Festival).
Callingwood/Lessard Route
Serving Callingwood/Lessard area. Travels express from 170 Street, along Whitemud Drive to the festival site.
West Edmonton Route
Serving Meadowlark, La Perle (west Edmonton). Travels express from 149 Street/80 Avenue to the festival site.
Riverbend Route
Serving Riverbend and Terwillegar. Travels express from Whitemud Drive/40 Avenue to the festival site.
Twin Brooks Route
Serving Petrolia, Blue Quill & Twin Brooks. Travels express from 122 Street/48 Avenue to the festival site.
Yellowbird Route
Serving Duggan, Ermineskin, & Yellowbird. Travels express from 106 Street/51 Avenue to the festival site.
2015 Park & Ride Fares
- Adult / Youth / Senior – $3.20
- Child (under 6 with fare-paying passenger) – Free
Day Pass is $9, which allows unlimited travel on a single day by one adult and up to four children age 12 or under when travelling with that adult.
Valid ETS transfers, monthly passes, adult or youth/senior tickets, annual senior passes, day and student passes are accepted on ETS Park & Ride. Transfers are valid for 90 minutes from time it is issued.
Civic Holiday Service
All ETS routes operate on a regular Sunday service schedule on the Civic Holiday, Monday, August 3, 2015.
For more information:
Check takeETS.com under Seasonal Services, Events & Attractions for further neighbourhood route service details.
Dogs
Festival-goers are reminded that dogs are not permitted in Hawrelak Park and are not permitted at the Servus Heritage Festival. (See Bylaw 2202). Visit the Edmonton Humane Society website for more information about keeping your pet safe, happy and healthy this summer.
Event Cancellation
In the event of severe weather conditions, the Servus Heritage Festival may be cancelled. Severe weather may also cancel the event while in progress. Contact 311 for current event information.
For more information:
| Telephone: | In Edmonton: 311 |
| Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | |
| Email: | 311@edmonton.ca |
Public comments and concerns about the event should be directed to the Servus Heritage Festival at 780-488–3378 or at info@heritage-festival.com.
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