Edmonton Street Performers Festival

Along with the other festivals happening in town, early July's Street Performer's Festival in Churchhill square was yet another success. For a whole week Edmontonians got to enjoy the comedic and talent-fueled acts of artists from around the globe. The performances range from acrobatic to awe-inspiring to hilarious. My personal G-rated favourite was a young lady who goes by the pseudonym Becky Hoops. On a trip to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa last year, I had the pleasure of experiencing Becky Hoop's performance for the first time.

She is a fearless entertainer who gives street performance a new edge and authenticity that the crowd seems to really go for. Not only is she genuine and pleasant to look at, Becky Hoops is also rib-breakingly hilarious. Her act consists of well, hula hoops, lively music, a crowd-volunteerd dj, a crowd-volunteer boy-toy, and a daring closing act where Becky hula hoops all of her twenty odd hoops at once! We hope to see you back next year Becky!