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Learn About Mississauga's Jackalope Festival

Mississauga welcomes the ultimate gathering of Canada's action sports communities, bringing together top athletes and professionals in the featured sports as well as enthusiasts and curious. This thrilling festival hosts world-class competitions and demonstrations by world-renowned skateboarders, breakdancers, motocross stunt drivers, BMX riders and boulders, more than 200 athletes will be participating in Mississauga, July 12 to 14, free to the public.

There’s a Street Grom, Open Street and Open Green style, Open Bouldering competitions, Freestyle Skateboarding demo, BMX and motorcycle demos and more.

Also held in Montreal and Virginia Beach, this is the first time for Mississauga and will feature international and national athletes and participants.

Happening at Celebration Square and Square One over three days, it’s a great way to spend some time outdoors and experience some really cool people doing really cool things.

“Visit Mississauga is thrilled to partner with Tribu Experiential Inc. and bring JACKALOPE to Mississauga over the next three years,” said Victoria Clarke, Executive Director, Visit Mississauga . “Action sports are booming, especially since their inclusion in the Olympic Games, and it’s the perfect time to bring an event like JACKALOPE to Mississauga and give everyone the opportunity to experience these exciting sports in person.”

“We are thrilled to be able to bring JACKALOPE to more Canadians. Our event is really popular in North America and we are very proud to be bringing it to Ontario. I hope Mississauga is ready to be blown away!” says Micah Desforges, Founding President of TRIBU and promoter of the JACKALOPE Series. “We would like to thank the City of Mississauga for its welcome and great collaboration. We look forward to meeting its citizens and experiencing something great with them.”

The event will feature DJs, a pop-up market, food trucks, after-parties and much more.

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