Eau Claire Market Farewell Party on May 11, 2024

Officials have released details on the upcoming farewell party for Calgary's popular Eau Claire Market.

A downtown landmark will be demolished this summer to make way for a future Green Line LRT station and redevelopment of the site.

Before the building closes its doors for good, Calgarians are invited to a free family celebration of the site's 30 years of operation.

The Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It will feature performances by local musicians, an outdoor market on Barclay Parade with goods from local vendors, memorabilia and outdoor scenes. Paw Patrol characters.

Officials say the event serves as a “heartfelt thank you” to Calgarians for their patronage over the years.

“Eau Claire Market is more than just a mall; it has been a gathering place, a center of memories and experiences for many in our community,” property manager Angie Gibson said in a release Thursday.

You can visit the Eau Claire Market website for more details and a schedule of events.

The market will be closed permanently on May 31.

The building will then be handed over to the City of Calgary on June 1.