One of the best parades in Pincher Creek history

Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice

The Crestview Lodge float celebrated the
Pincher Creek Parade's Diamond Anniversary
C. Davis photo

The diamond anniversary of the Pincher Creek parade was an incredible success.  Hot weather and the clearest of blue skies resulted in huge attendance.  Excited children lined the parade route down Main Street.  Special guests included Premier Alison Redford, Livingstone-Macleod MLA Pat Stier, "Chillin in the Woods", and a stellar lineup of floats, bands, characters, cowboys, cowgirls, etc.

Premier Alison Redford in the Pincher Creek Parade
Helene DuBois photo

Our parade and Pro Rodeo are held much later in the season than is common elsewhere.  When the weather and other factors co-operate, as they did this year, the weekend becomes a splendid "last bash" before the realities of fall set in.

MLA Pat Stier getting ready to roll
submitted photo

Lieve Parisis of the local Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for her role in organizing the parade, as are the many who worked so hard to make it such a success.  For one wonderful hour, the spirit that makes this community so special was evident all along Main Street.

A couple of videos of the parade:

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