Strathmore residents who can't get enough of parade floats can now apply to be in the 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade.
"Community groups, cultural organizations, local and national businesses, service clubs, marching bands, and equine enthusiasts of all kinds are invited to apply to take part in this yearly extravaganza, happening on Friday, July 4, 2025," mentioned a news release from the Calgary Stampede.
Entries for the 2025 parade will close on February 15.
According to the Stampede, last year's event brought in over 35,000 people from across southern Alberta and the world to take in the parade in the city's downtown.
"Since 1912, this awe-inspiring display of floats, majestic horses, and high-energy marching bands has served as the official kickoff to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," added the Stampede.
Interested residents in Strathmore can apply here.
The Strathmore Stampede Parade will follow closely behind as this year's activities will run in the town's downtown core followed by the start of the event from August 1-4.