Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is dancing, marching and trotting into 2023 and we would love for you to join us! We are excited to announce that applications for entry into the 2023 Stampede Parade are now open and invite you to celebrate this news with live performances.
Event: 2023 Calgary Stampede Parade Entries Event
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Time: Event Begins 11 a.m.
Brief Remarks 11:05 a.m.
Performances begin 11:10 a.m.
Media Scrum begins 11:20 a.m. (Followed by 1:1 interviews)
Event wraps up 11:45 a.m.
Location: Doherty Hall (623 13 Ave SE)
*Parking is available directly behind Doherty Hall, in Lot 18. Please click the link below to view the advisory online, in order to view the parking map.
Performances by:
SkipTime Calgary’s first jump rope club! This Performance team performs high energy entertaining shows to promote the sport of jump rope around Calgary and will be part of the 2023 Calgary Stampede Parade.
Hispanic Arts Society A non-profit organization dedicated to the Hispanic arts and culture. This performance group will ignite the Parade route through cultural Hispanic dance.
YYC PRINCESS A Stampede Parade fan favourite, Characters such as Cinderella, Peter Pan, Rapunzel and Belle inspire imagination and play in the young and young at heart.
Parade entries now open and will close on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
The following spokespeople will be available for interviews:
Jason Balasch, Chair, Parade Entries Subcommittee
Keith Marlowe, 2nd Vice-Chair, Stampede Parade Committee
Juliana Meyers, SkipTime Calgary
Daniela Szeoke, Hispanic Arts Society’s Communications Coordinator
Mariela Parra, Hispanic Arts Society’s President
YYC PRINCESS, Brianna Rudolfsen (Cinderella)
For more information and updates on the Calgary Stampede Parade, visit calgarystampede.com/stampede/parade and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
To learn more about the 2023 Calgary Stampede, July 7-16, go to CalgaryStampede.com. Stay up to date with all Calgary Stampede news and be in the know about 2023 details by signing up for the Stampede Insider.
About the Calgary Stampede:
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together; we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
For more information, please contact: Bob Young Media Coordinator – Stampede Parade Committee T 403.850.5575 E csparademediacoordinator@gmail.com
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