More than 90 floats snaked their way through Lethbridge, Alta., to the delight of both kids and adults, marking the launch of Whoop-Up Days.
WATCH: The gates are open and the rides are whirring following the iconic parade marking the start of Whoop-Up Days. Justin Sibbet reports.“It’s always an exciting time. I’ve been coming here since I was little and it’s a pleasure to be able to bring my son now,” said Brooklyn Jerg while awaiting the parade.“You know, it’s outstanding. I’ve been raised in this community all my life and I’ve been a part of the Lethbridge Exhibition over 50 years.
While Jerg was able to bring her son to his first Whoop-Up Days parade, some individuals in the parade were also first timers. One of the first timers is Terry Dennis, an employee of the Green Acres Foundation. His team brought out pedal bikes with senior residents to help them enjoy the parade in a new way.
“It’s wonderful to be a part of the Whoop-Up Days parade. It’s something that our organization has wanted to do for a long time because it’s a support for our community.” “it’s super exciting for the YMCA to be in the parade. Lots of really great floats, really nice to be able to represent our community and all the amazing people that we serve,” said Arnaud Sparks, a YMCA employee who was put in charge of designing his organization’s float this year.
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