{"id":6280,"date":"2026-04-21T21:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/?p=6280"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T06:21:04","slug":"april-24th-parade-of-wonders-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/2026\/04\/21\/april-24th-parade-of-wonders-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"April 24th &#8211; Now Dance Party of Wonders \/ Parade Cancelled"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So no parade on account of predicted high winds. If you still want to show off your stuff, the party has moved to a dance party at the stairs at 10:30 AM at the BMO Centre&#8217;s Grand Staircase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sorry, it was last minute notice from them as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For full details, <a href=\"https:\/\/fanexpohq.com\/calgaryexpo\/parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see the official post<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><s>Once again, there are plans for Avacal to appear in Canada\u2019s largest pop culture parade, the POW! Parade of Wonders!<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-photo.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few quick reminders \u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting garbed on site will be a challenge so best to garb up first and be prepared for some walking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid steel weapons, including blunted blades. We might be able to get permission for rattan but currently we are erring on the side of No Weapons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared to have photos taken as this is a very public venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will be gathering at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/parks\/central-memorial-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Memorial Park<\/a> between 10 am and 10:15 so we can be sorted and ready to parade by 10:35 am. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Althea will be the rallying point with sign in and an Avacal banner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather could go either way so be prepared for this is Avacal weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More details will be posted by Thursday but expect them to be much like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/2025\/04\/24\/parade-of-wonders-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LAST TIME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><s><em>NEW<\/em> PARADE ROUTE <\/s><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<em>Info as per the Parade of Wonders page)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><s>Our new, expanded route will parade the country\u2019s best fans (and a few CALGARY EXPO celebs!) from Central Memorial Park through Victoria Park and 17th Avenue, right to CALGARY EXPO at the BMO Centre on Stampede Park in The Culture + Entertainment District<\/s>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><s>For spectators, it&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to connect with neighbours and friends (and pups!) with coffee and lightsaber in hand, and be inspired by Calgary&#8217;s cosplay community&#8217;s creativity. Fan Zones along the way will give lots of chances for paraders and spectators to share their excitement together.<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><s>The parade concludes with the official Opening Ceremonies for the CALGARY EXPO in The Culture + Entertainment District: at the BMO Centre&#8217;s Grand Staircase on Stampede Park<\/s>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><s>Don&#8217;t miss this free family-friendly opportunity to celebrate how fandom can bring us together, in the heart of the city<\/s>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-2026.avif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/parade-of-wonders-2026.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6282\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got more questions? See the <a href=\"https:\/\/fanexpohq.com\/calgaryexpo\/parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parade of Wonders FAQ<\/a> and this space for more info to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#ParadeOfWonders #CalgaryExpo2026 #ScaDemo #MySCA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So no parade on account of predicted high winds. If you still want to show off your stuff, the party has moved to a dance party at the stairs at 10:30 AM at the BMO Centre&#8217;s Grand Staircase. Sorry, it was last minute notice from them as well. 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