Festival 500 began in 1997 as part of the Cabot 500 Celebrations, a series of events commemorating the 500th anniversary of John Cabot's arrival in Bonavista, Newfoundland in the year 1497.
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The inaugural festival was planned to coincide with the anniversary visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who attended the gala opening concert in June 1997.
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