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.
Friday July 3, 2026
Parade Prelude begins at 8 a.m.
Main Parade Kicks off at 9 a.m.
Click here for your guide to the 2026 Stampede Parade presented by Suncor
Go straight from the Parade to Stampede Park and receive FREE admission from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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2026 PARADE MARSHALS
This year, we are thrilled to announce Team Canada Olympians Courtney Sarault and Mikaël Kingsbury as the 2026 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshals!
Past Parade Marshals
From Walt Disney to Bing Crosby, Christopher Reeve to William Shatner, take a look back at the history of Parade Marshals of the Calgary Stampede Parade.
View HereApplications for the 2026 Stampede Parade are now closed. Please check back in Fall of 2026 to apply for the 2027 Parade. Thank you for your interest!
