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Smooth start to Slide the City

Slide the City, Calgary, August 1, 2015. Global News

CALGARY – While many are spending the long weekend at their favourite out-of-town escape, Slide the City is also a tempting destination given the sizzling temperatures.

The massive 300 metre slip n’ slide closed down 10th Street south of 16 Avenue Northwest throughout the weekend, starting first thing Saturday morning.

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There had been some talk about the event being oversold, but sliders at the event told Global News everything seemed to be running quite smoothly.

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Slide the City continues Sunday.

READ July 21st article: Calgary Slide the City Participants outraged by ticket changes

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