# @shottawa.tv on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dabb1F1x1mc
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-05T23:01:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** ShottawaTV | Ottawa (@shottawa.tv) — https://gondola.cc/shottawa.tv

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Escapade 2026 Was TURNT‼️🤯🎸

The festival once again proved why it’s one of Ottawa’s biggest weekends of the year‼️

Every summer, thousands of EDM fans from across Canada travel to the capital for Escapade, one of the country’s largest electronic music festivals. 

One of the best parts of Escapade was seeing people from all cultures and backgrounds come together. Ottawa’s diversity was on full display, proving once again that music has a unique way of bringing people together, regardless of where they’re from.

From massive mosh pits to “walls of death,” crowd surfing, and nonstop energy, it’s become part of the culture that many festivalgoers look forward to each year.

For those unfamiliar, a wall of death is when the crowd splits into two sides before the music drops, then runs toward each other when the beat hits. 

Mosh pits can also involve pushing, jumping, and chest bumps, but they’re generally based on mutual participation and festival etiquette. 

If someone falls, the crowd typically helps them back up immediately. If you don’t want to join, simply stay toward the outer edges of the crowd where it’s much calmer.

⭐️ That said, large events also come with risks. Ottawa Police say a 44-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting three police officers and two security guards while intoxicated during the festival. 

Two officers were taken to hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. Incidents like this are a reminder that everyone should enjoy themselves responsibly, look out for one another, stay hydrated, know your limits, and follow directions from event staff.

Escapade continues to be one of Ottawa’s biggest annual traditions, bringing incredible music, unforgettable moments, and fans together from all over the country.

Thoughts on this⁉️🤔⤵️
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🎥: G.Primiani via IG

*This post is shared for awareness and to provide context about festival culture. It is not intended to encourage dangerous behaviour. If you attend large public events, prioritize your safety, respect others, and follow event rules at all times. Nobody was harmed in this footage.*

#Ottawa #Escapade #Moshpit #Explore #EDM

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