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RCMP musical ride returns to Alberta this summer
Among Canadian iconography, the RCMP musical ride is among the most revered.
And for the first time since 2017, they're returning to Edmonton this summer, after a scheduled tour in 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There was a 2023 tour at stops across the country in honour of the ride's 150th anniversary, though it didn't stop at as many Alberta locations.
The musical ride sees 32 active duty RCMP members, dressed in red serge, and their horses perform drills and intricate formations set to music.
They travel to each province once every four years to allow Canadians an opportunity to see the performances.
This year's tour, which also helps raise money for charity, is scheduled for Alberta, Quebec and the Northwest Territories.
The Edmonton stop for the ride is slated for July 30 at the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association.
Other Alberta tour stops include:
Calgary Stampede, July 4-6 and 8-13
Heritage Acres Farm Museum, Pincher Creek, July 16
Westerner Park, Red Deer July 18-20
St. Paul Agricultural Society, July 23
Cold Lake Agricultural Society, July 24
Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, July 26-27
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association (WELCA), Edmonton, July 30
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society (Strathmore Stampede), Aug. 1-3
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, Aug. 6-7
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Rocky View County, Aug. 9-10
Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society, Aug. 13-14
Athabasca District Agricultural Society, Aug. 16
Wabasca Lions Club, Aug. 17
High Level Agricultural Society, Aug. 20
La Crête Field of Dreams Rodeo Club, Aug. 21
Fairview Agricultural Society, Aug. 26
Smoky River Agricultural Society, Aug. 27
Whitecourt District Agricultural Society, Aug. 29
Mayerthorpe Agricultural Society, Aug. 30
Spruce Meadows, Calgary Sept. 1, 3-7
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