The weather in Manitoba has been good to us this spring and all this warm weather has allowed us to open early. We look forward to welcoming you to the park as of April 4, 2012!

Cirque du Soleil production Dralion will perform in Winnipeg at the MTS Centre from July 20 – 24 for eight performances only.

Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters.

Show Schedule:

• Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30pm
• Thursday, July 21 at 7:30pm
• Friday, July 22 at 3:30pm and 7:30 pm
• Saturday, July 23 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm
• Sunday, July 24 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Assiniboine Park will host movies on the lyric theater lawn every Friday in August. This free family event will include an early feature at 7:00pm and a late feature at 9:15pm. Movies will include, among others, Happy Feet, Avatar, Lord of the Rings, and Night at the Museum. For a listing of movie dates, times and show name see the events section of the Assinniboine Park website at http://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/index.php