Calgary 
Events Description
Calgary Expo & Downtown Calgary Association presents the 10th Annual POW! Parade of Wonders, Cosplay Parade and Calgary Expo Opening Ceremonies.
Calling all fans to the POW! Parade of Wonders, Canada’s biggest cosplay parade celebrating all things pop culture and creativity in beautiful downtown Calgary. On April 26, join us for the official kick off to Calgary Expo in style!
Want to walk in the parade? Grab your favourite costume and take your spot! Not interested in dressing up? No problem! Watch thousands of incredible cosplayers (and a few celebrity guests of the Expo!) along the parade route and from the Fan Zone.
The Fan Zone is the centre of the action during parade day. Located along Stephen Ave, between First Street and Centre Street, the Fan Zone hosts live interactions with special guests in the parade as they pass through, and shares amazing prizes and merch with fans! The Fan Zone also has a small collection of bleachers available for the public to sit on beginning at 9:00 AM MT on parade day.
The parade begins at 10:30 AM at 8th Ave and 8th St, and parades down Stephen Avenue, concluding at Olympic Plaza for the Calgary Expo Opening Ceremony at approximately 11:15 AM. More than 17,500 spectators show up along Stephen Avenue, especially in the Fan Zone, to watch thousands of cosplayers celebrate fandom!
Want to walk in the parade? Secure your place by signing up at https://fanexpohq.com/calgaryexpo/parade/.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free, no tickets required.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Friday, April 26, 2024
Parade Start: 10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony Start: 11:15 AM
Venue & Address
Stephen Avenue and Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by Public Transport
