Red Carpet is an east Calgary community established in 1969, next to Elliston Park, home of the annual GlobalFest fireworks festival.
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Guide To Red Carpet
Parks And River
Elliston Park is next door, hosting GlobalFest’s international fireworks competition each summer, along with local playgrounds and green space.
Main Street
Red Carpet has no formal main street. Shops and restaurants are along nearby 17 Avenue SE.
Community Resources
Families in the area are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No
Main bus route: #1 Bowness / Forest Lawn
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Red Carpet but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
GlobalFest
Elliston Park hosts GlobalFest each August, with international fireworks and cultural pavilions.
Red Carpet news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Red Carpet
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Red Carpet
Red Carpet is established in east Calgary.
The community sits next to Elliston Park, home of the annual GlobalFest fireworks festival.
Red Carpet is a residential neighbourhood in east Calgary, established in 1969.
The community sits next to Elliston Park, which hosts GlobalFest, Calgary's annual international fireworks competition and cultural festival.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Red Carpet BIA
Red Carpet does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Winston Heights-mountview Community Association
Red Carpet does not have its own community association. The nearby Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association serves the area.
Ward 9 Councillor
Harrison Clark
Ward 9 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Harrison Clark represents Ward 9 on Calgary City Council. He is a small business owner from Inglewood.
Local Legends
20+ years in business!Phil's Restaurants
Calgary restaurant brand since 1956, with a nearby location at 3210 17 Avenue SE.