Caution: high river conditions
With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026.
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The Stampede Parade presented by Suncor is an iconic part of Calgary’s cultural identity. Since 1912, the Stampede Parade has served as the official kickoff of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Each year, the Stampede Parade entertains our community with a showcase of colourful floats, majestic horses and the high-energy marching bands.
It’s not just a parade marching down a street; it is a march through tradition, history and Calgary’s culture.
Viewers can also enjoy the Parade at home on television on Corus Entertainment and Global Calgary. Parade coverage begins at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, July 3, with the Global News Morning team and Corus Entertainment’s The Morning Show bringing viewers all the highlights from this year’s Parade route. Viewers can tune in to the broadcast on Global Television, the Global TV app, Globalnews.ca, the Global News YouTube channel and Amazon Prime.