Calgary Stampede Parade Day

Each year the Parade showcases more than 150 western-themed entries, including 30 marching bands, 40 floats, 750 horses and 4,000 people. It’s not just a Parade marching down an avenue; it’s a march through tradition, history and local Calgary culture. While our western roots are strong, we’ve also got multicultural flair with many people travelling from all over the globe to walk and ride in our Parade.

Parade Length: 4.5 km (2.8 mi.)

Calgary Stampede Parade: What You Need to Know About Parking/Road Closures

Who is it for?
all-ages

Free to view. — The sidewalks along 6 and 9 Avenues are available for free to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bleacher Seats to view the parade: Paid.

Parade-To-Park

Go straight from the Parade to the Park and receive FREE admission from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Friday, July 3, 2026

7:45 a.m. – Parade Prelude

The Parade Prelude kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with 30 incredible and entertaining acts featuring over 1,500 performers to warm up the crowd for the main show beginning at 9 a.m.

9 a.m. – The parade starts at the intersection of 9th Avenue and 1st Street S.E

Parade Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Parade Route:

• The Calgary Stampede Parade Route runs westbound on 9th Avenue from 3rd Street SE to 10th Street SW;
  turns northbound on 10th Street SW to 6th Avenue; turn eastbound on 6th Avenue and proceeds to 4th Street SE, where the parade concludes.