We are pleased that so many Rodeo Royalty from neighbouring towns participate in our parade. You'll see mascots like the Dairy Queen Cone, the A & W Root Bear, the Town of Didsbury's mascot, Didsbee, the STAR Bear, and Olds Grizzlys mascot, Grizwald. Members of the Olds Rural Crime Watch provide security during the parade.

Everybody loves a band, and we have a very special treat this year with the return of the Penhold Cadet Band.

The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. The Parade Route starts by heading north on 57th Avenue, east on 52 Street past the Evergreen Centre and Sports Complex, north on 50 Avenue downtown, west on 48 Street past the high school, south on 52 Avenue to 50 Street, west on 50 Street past the Mount View Lodge to 57 Avenue, south on 57 Avenue to 53 Street, west on 53 Street to 61 Avenue, then south on 61 Avenue to wind up back at Deer Meadow School.

Hockey fans were thrilled to see the 2008 Parade Marshall was Vancouver Canucks right winger, and local hometown hero, Jason Jaffray. Jaffray appeared in 77 games for the Manitoba Moose in 2006-07, registering a team high 81 points. He led the Moose in scoring during the 2007 Calder Cup playoffs. The 6’1", 205 lbs. native of Olds, Alberta, signed with the Canucks on July 3, 2007.

Honoured guests in this year's parade will be the Rosehill Family, the Rural Family Service Award recipients for 2008, and 2008 Volunteer of the Year, Rita Thompson.

Businesses and organizations who plan to participate in the annual parade should pre-register by calling the Olds Agricultural Society office at 403-556-3770 or by completing our online registration form and faxing it back to the office at 403-556-3333. Parade categories include floats, heavy horse, light horse, and youth groups. There is no entry fee.

Form up in the area around the Deer Meadow School at 8 am (along 65 Avenue). OAS volunteers will direct you to the proper location. Judging begins at 9 am with the parade commencing at 10 am. For safety reasons, candy must be passed out, not thrown from the parade entry.

Grab your lawn chair and choose a spot along the sidewalks for the Olds Fair & Rodeo Parade!!

CPRA Rodeo
Chuckwagon & Chariot Races
Parade & Pancake Breakfasts
Exhibits - Horticulture, Arts & Crafts
Exhibits - Outdoor Marketplace
Livestock Shows
Attractions
Especially for Kids
Prize Lists & Entry Forms
Fair Schedule