CALGARY The 2021 Calgary Stampede Parade will follow a different route and not be open to spectators thanks to the ongoing pandemic, but will still feature some familiar traditions. The parade to kick off the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth usually attracts hundreds of thousands of Stampede-goers along its downtown route, and organizers are hoping that will happen again, albeit virtually. The parade will still feature the popular floats, marching bands and mounted riders, but rather than travelling through downtown on July 9, this year s parade will be held at Stampede Park before the grounds open to the public. Katari Right Hand from the Siksika First Nation, who is featured on this year s Stampede poster, has been chosen as the 2021 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal.
One of the Calgary Stampede s largest sponsors will continue with its financial support for the event this year, but won t be taking part when it comes to branding and hosting.
By Terri Masonand in magazine issue
Patsy Rodgers, 2008 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshall. Photo courtesy Calgary Stampede
Raised on the Virginia Ranch northwest of Calgary, Patsy Rodgers was a consummate horsewoman whose skills and beauty earned her the title of the Calgary Stampede’s first rodeo Queen. Her title took her first to Fort Worth, then New York to the month-long Madison Square Gardens Rodeo and finally, Boston. She turned down an offer to go to Hollywood and came home to Alberta, where she focused the rest of her life on promoting her community and the Calgary Stampede.
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Williams Lake Stampede Parade denied funding from Rural Directors Caucus
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The Williams Lake Stampede Parade has been denied funding from the Central Cariboo Rural; Directors Caucus.
The proposed three-year contribution agreement with the Rotary Club of the Williams Lake Day Break and the City of Williams Lake in the amount of 10 thousand dollars per year to deliver the annual Stampede Parade was not approved.
Williams Lake Councillor and Joint Committee Co-Chair Jason Ryll said at the February 23rd Council meeting the conversation seemed like this was not just because of COVID-19. Ryll, along with other councillors expressed disappointment in the decision.