“They say a person can survive up to 40 days without food, three days without water, approximately eight minutes without air, but only seconds without hope,” said Caldwell, “We’re praying that Christians across southern Alberta will come and invite their friends and neighbours to celebrate the hope we know in Jesus Christ.”

Where: Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9th Avenue S.W., Calgary

When: Friday, June 30th from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. AND Saturday, July 1st from 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

What: A multi-generational, child-friendly event to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday — featuring more than a dozen stories of hope, Juno Award-winning bands and musicians, face painting for kids as well as games, activities, a puppet theatre and super-sized inflatable obstacle course. A free pancake breakfast will be offered from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Lineup: Local area artists include, NewLaw, Anchored, JansenSisters, Rhonda Louise, Grace Revolution, Patience In Waiting, Flint & Feather, XEMPT and All Above Me. Other award-winning Canadian artists include The Hunter Brothers, Manafest, Fresh I.E., Tim Neufeld & The Glory Boys along with commedians Matt Falk and Phil Callaway.

Free Pancake Breakfast: Three local charities will help server up pancakes, sausages and hope - The Mustard Seed, Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre and the Calgary Dream Centre. Breakfast will be served July 1 from 8:00 - 10:00 am.