Calgary Stampede Parade Award Winners
Calgary – The Calgary Stampede Parade Committee is excited to announce the following award winners from Friday’s Parade, as selected by the Calgary Stampede Parade judges:
Best Overall (President’s Award): Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Most Creative: Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Celebrities’ Choice Award (Awarded by Manjit Minhas): Canadian Pacific “Little General”
soft rock 97.7 Fan Favourite: Calgary Round-Up Band
Best Corporate: Parks Canada
Best Non-Profit: YMCA
Best Cultural: Raices del Peru / Roots of Peru
Best Municipal: City of Kelowna “Spirit of the Lake”
Best Horse Entry (Ron Berry Memorial): Strathcona Mounted Troop
Best Entry in Prelude: Calgary Italian Dancers
Best Western Theme: Smithbilt Hats, Horses and Heritage
Best Historical / Western Costume: Strathcona Mounted Troop
Best Cultural Costume: Stoney Nakota Nations; Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley
Best Uniformed Costume: RCMP Honour Guard
Best Miscellaneous Costume: Shetland 2017 Jarl Squad – Vikings
Best Commercial 6-8 Heavy Horse Hitch: Budweiser Clydesdales
Best Private 2-4 Heavy Horse Hitch: Save On Foods
Best Mounted Group: Wild Chick Trick Riders
Best Mounted Colour Party: The Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team
Best Western Heritage: Cowley’s Rafter Six
Best Carriage: Mountain View Funeral Home
Golden Shovel: Men in Kilts Pooper Scooper
“The 2017 Calgary Stampede Parade was a spectacular tribute to Canada’s 150th anniversary. I was particularly honoured that the First Nations played such a prominent role in making this a truly memorable Parade,” says Michael Wetherup, Chair of the Calgary Stampede Parade Committee. “I congratulate all of the award winners for adding to one of our best Parades to date,” he adds.
It is never too early to plan next year’s application. Visit www.calgarystampedeparade.com.
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 10-day 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 promotes western heritage and values. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
See more at calgarystampede.com