Calgary Stampede Parade road closures

Calgary Stampede Parade road closures

There will be road closures in place to support the Calgary Stampede Parade on July 3, 2026. These closures are necessary to safely prepare for and host one of Calgary’s largest events.

Spectators travelling to the parade are encouraged to walk, bike or use Calgary Transit where possible.

Parade day closures

Road closures happen in phases throughout the morning on July 3 and will remain in place until the parade route is cleared and safe for reopening.

July 3 timeline

  • 6:00 a.m. – Road closures begin for parade setup
  • 7:30 a.m. – Full parade route closures in effect
  • 2:00 p.m. – Roads reopen (once the parade and cleanup are complete)

Road closures

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Friday, July 3, beginning at 6 a.m.
(roads closed for parade set-up)

  • 6 St S.E. between 7 & 9 Ave S.E.
  • 5 St S.E. between 7 & 9 Ave S.E.
  • 6 Ave S.E. between 3 & 5 St S.E.
  • 7 Ave S.E. between 4 & 6 St S.E.
  • 8 Ave S.E. between 4 & 6 St S.E.

Friday July 3, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

  • 9 Ave S.E. between 8 & 3 St S.E.
  • 4 St S.E. between 6 & 9 Ave S.E.
  • 3 St S.E. between 4 & 9 Ave S.E.
  • Westbound 6 Ave from 3 St S.E. to 11 St S.W.
  • 10 St S.W. from 6 to 9 Ave S.W.
  • Eastbound 9 Ave from 11 St S.W. to 3 St S.E.

Additional access change

The morning connector from Bow Tr to westbound 5 Avenue S.W. will be open from 6-7 a.m. only

Reopening

All parade roadways are expected to reopen by approximately 2:00 p.m.

Roads will remain closed until the entire parade route is cleared and safe for public use.

Alternate routes into downtown

To help reduce congestion, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes outside the parade area.

If you are travelling from:

  • The west: Use 5 Ave or 12 Ave to bypass closures
  • The east: Avoid East Village and follow detours to 11 St S.W.
  • The north or south: Use major routes such as Deerfoot Tr, Crowchild Tr, Blackfoot Tr or 16 Ave.

Follow all posted detour signs and traffic control direction on-site.

Closures, detours and access restrictions can affect how you move through downtown on Parade Day.

Before travelling:

Parking lot closures

During the parade, there will be limited access to several Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots along the route.

  • Some locations close as early as the day before for event preparation
  • Additional closures take place at 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Parade Day
  • Access will be restored once roads reopen (approx. 2:00 p.m.)

For details about parking impacts, visit the Parade Day parking page.

How closures my affect you

If you live or work along the parade route

  • Vehicle access will be restricted during closure times
  • You may not be able to leave until roads reopen

If your vehicle is in a parkade or lot along the route

  • You may not be able to exit after closures begin
  • Access is typically restored once roads reopen (approx. 2:00 p.m.)

If you are travelling through downtown

  • Expect detours and delays throughout the morning
  • Some routes into the downtown core will be restricted

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