As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, the streets come alive with vibrant Summer Parades and Annual Festivals. Mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy a front-row seat to the music, fun, and tradition at these must-see parades. Stake your spot along the route and get ready to enjoy the colourful floats, dynamic marching bands, and festive community spirit!
Beaumont Days Parade
🆓 The parade is just one of the many fantastic activities during Beaumont Days! It has been proudly hosted by the Beaumont and District Agricultural Society (BADAS) for over 30 years, entertaining the community with vibrant displays and tasty candy treats from local businesses.
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: Parade start 11:00 AM
Where: On the Ring Road in Beaumont, AB
St. Albert Rainmaker Parade
🆓 Celebrate the Kinsmen’s 58th Rainmaker Rodeo Festival and the City of St. Albert’s 164th Birthday at this exciting annual parade!
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: Parade start 9:30 AM
Where: Parade Route Map St. Albert, AB
Stony Plain Farmers’ Day Parade
🆓 A colourful parade will wind its way through the streets of Stony Plain as part of the annual Farmer’s Days Rodeo and Exhibition. Come early for the pancake breakfast, then grab your spot along the parade route to enjoy the floats and live music!
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: Parade start 10:00 AM
Where: Parade Route Map Stony Plain, AB
Leduc Black Gold Days Parade
🆓 Beautiful floats, bands, and exhibits will parade down 50th Street in Leduc as part of Black Gold Pro Rodeo activities!
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: Parade start 10:00 AM
Where: Parade Route Map Leduc, AB
Devon Days Parade
🆓 Join in the excitement of Devon Days with this exciting Saturday morning parade with unique floats showcasing local businesses and organizations!
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: Parade Start 10:00 AM
Where: Athabasca Avenue starting at G&P Auto on Saskatchewan Avenue
Fort Saskatchewan Sheep Returning Parade
🆓 For a parade of a different type, head to Fort Saskatchewan to see their flock of lawn-mowing sheep parade back to their summer spot in Legacy Park. The parade is part of a full afternoon of activities at the annual Family Festival.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: Parade Start 1:00 PM
Where: Parade Route Map Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society (ARAS) Parade
🆓 Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society is hosting its 78th Parade! Make plans to come early for the Fire Station #3 pancake breakfast, grab your spot along the parade route to cheer on all the colourful parade entries, and finish the day off with an afternoon of fun at the Ardrossan United Church 100 Year Celebration!
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: Parade start 11:00 AM
Where: Parade Route Map Ardrossan, AB
Canada Day Parade in Fort Saskatchewan
🆓 Be in Fort Saskatchewan for their exciting annual Canada Day Parade as part of a full day of festivities! The parade will feature close to 100 entries, and running roughly 60 minutes at any given point along the route. Don’t forget your bags to collect candy!
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: Parade start 11:00 AM
Where: 101st Street & Downtown, Fort Saskatchewan
Wetaskiwin Canada Day Parade
🆓 Celebrate Canada Day in the City of Wetaskiwin with a pancake breakfast, parade, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and fireworks!
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: Parade start TBA
Where: Wetaskiwin, AB
Vegreville Country Fair Parade
🆓 A Wednesday morning parade will kick off the 5-day Vegreville Country Fair! Come early for the floats and candy, then stay for a full day of fun at the midway.
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: Parade start 11:00 AM
Where: Vegreville, AB
CariWest Parade
🆓 Edmonton’s largest summer parade will take over the streets of downtown Edmonton on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Don’t miss this colourful display of Carribean music and Carnival culture!
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: Parade start 12:00 PM
Where: Starting at 108 Street & 99 Avenue, moving along Jasper Ave, and ending at Churchill Square
Spruce Grove AGRA Fair Parade
🆓 Discover Spruce Grove’s agricultural history with this full weekend of fun including a parade, pancake breakfasts, farm equipment displays, bench shows, pony rides, a petting zoo, old-fashioned games, and more.
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: Parade start 11:00 AM
Where: Near Central Park (King Street), Spruce Grove
Edmonton Pride Festival Parade
🆓 After a seven-year hiatus, the Edmonton Pride Parade returns, promising a colorful and inclusive procession through downtown. Families are encouraged to attend, wave their flags, and be part of this historic and joyous event that celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Start
Where: Downtown Edmonton
