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Tuesday’s Whoop-Up Days Parade is Lethbridge tradition

On Tuesday, the 2024 edition of Whoop-Up Days will officially begin with the traditional parade.

Starting at 9 a.m. from Park Place Shopping Centre, the parade will proceed south on 3 Street South, east along 3 Avenue South out of the downtown area, turn north along 13 Street and then east along 9 Avenue North, ending at Galbraith Elementary School. The route map and more parade information can be found here.

City Hall will be closed to the public during the Whoop-Up Days Parade.

According to the City of Lethbridge, there will be several pancake breakfasts and barbecues taking place throughout the city, including the Mayor’s Community Barbecue Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside City Hall following the Whoop-Up Days Parade.

If you travel to an area within the parade route, plan accordingly for any route closures and allow for extra time to reach your destination. During the parade hours, some transit routes may be interrupted. Check your transit status at myride.lethbridge.ca.

The Whoop-Up Days fairgrounds will open at 12 p.m. following the parade and the festivities continue through August 24.

 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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