Whoop-Up Days 2026 — Parade
About this event
The Whoop-Up Days parade kicks off the annual festival with a procession running from Park Place Mall through Downtown Lethbridge to Galbraith Elementary. The parade is free to watch along the entire route and features floats, marching bands, and community entries. A longstanding Lethbridge tradition marking the start of summer festivities.
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