It wasn’t just vehicles on Lethbridge roads during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

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Whoop-Up Days Parade draws a crowd in Lethbridge

Aug 22, 2023 | 4:09 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Rain could not stop the fun of the Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge.

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, hundreds lined the streets of Lethbridge to watch the event, which served as a kick-off to the annual Whoop-Up Days festival.

Below are some photos and videos from the parade.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith with Lethbridge-East MLA/Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf during the Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen (left) and Lethbridge & District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin waving to the crowd during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, with City Manager Lloyd Brierley in the background, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

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A Blackfoot Confederacy float seen during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

It wasn’t just vehicles on Lethbridge roads during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Creepy Hollow’s float at the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The theme for this year’s Whoop-Up Days festival is ‘Celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Destination’. The annual Whoop-Up Days Parade drew quite a crowd on August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Coaldale Food Market and Bakery in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Hot Dogz Kennel float in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

A Downtown Lethbridge BRZ vehicle in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Town of Cardston councillor Jared Kenly (inside carriage) participating in the 2023 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Members of the Bridge City Highlanders participating in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

A float representing the Cranbrook-based Spirit of the Rockies Festival taking part in the Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Mission Thrift Store participating in the parade. Hundreds were entertained by the 2023 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Town of Vulcan represented in the Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge College and the Kodiaks Athletics mascot in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge dragon boating was represented in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Lethbridge Bulls’ season might be over, but their involvement in the community never ends, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge Fire and EMS crews took part in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge County celebrating the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas waving to the crowd during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Lethbridge Airport was soaring along the Whoop-Up Days Parade route, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Many people like to start their day with a cup of coffee! Netty’s Koffee Cup’s float in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

That’s one large Frosty from Wendy’s, seen during the Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are all geared up for the start of their season, but first, the ‘Canes took part in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Interfaith Food Bank represented during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild displaying one big roller skate at the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Team members from Catwalk Salon & Spa taking part in the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Jo (left) and Nevin from Wild 95.5 – Lethbridge’s New Country cheering on to the crowd during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Harley from All Hits B-93 (foreground) and Pattison Media’s Trent Fujita were all smiles during the Whoop-Up Days Parade, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of Whoop-Up Days Parade participants and attendees. Wild 95.5’s Chad (left), Jo and Nevin entertaining the crowd along the parade route, August 22, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The parade was followed by the Mayor’s Community BBQ outside of Lethbridge City Hall.

READ MORE: Mayor’s Community BBQ serves up burgers and smiles as part of Whoop-Up Days kick-off

Whoop-Up Days in Lethbridge is on until Saturday, August 26.

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