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By rdnewsNOW staff

Police tradition

RCMP’s Musical Ride returns with 20 stops in Alberta this summer

Jun 11, 2025 | 9:11 AM

The RCMP’s Musical Ride, a symbol of tradition, honour, and pride, will be returning to communities across Alberta this summer.

The musical ride troop, which features 32 RCMP officers and their horses, will perform different formations and drills to music at shows at 20 stops in Alberta.

This includes stops in Calgary, Edmonton, Pincher Creek, Red Deer, St. Paul, Cold Lake, Lloydminster, Strathmore, Medicine Hat, Rocky View County, Camrose, Athabasca, Wabasca, High Level, La Crête, Fairview, Donnelly, Whitecourt, and Mayerthorpe.

The stop in Red Deer will take place from July 18-20 during Westerner Days at Westerner Park. Meanwhile, they stop in Medicine Hat from August 6 to 7 at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds.

Alberta RCMP Indigenous Policing Services and recruiters will also be at many of the Musical Ride events this summer.

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The RCMP’s Musical Ride performances help raise thousands of dollars for local charities and non-profit groups.

To purchase tickets for the event or see a full tour schedule, visit the RCMP website.

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