Safeway Grey Cup Parade
The Safeway Grey Cup Parade will take place on Saturday, November 23 beginning at 9:30am with a special fly-by from the CFB Cold Lake CF-18 Hornets. The parade route is along the “Green Mile” on Albert St from 20th Avenue to 9th Avenue.
In addition to a great line-up of entertainment the Safeway Grey Cup Parade will be filled with fabulous prizes. Lucky fans along the parade will be handed a recyclable bag courtesy of Safeway that will include prizes. One lucky fan will win a pair of tickets to the 101st Grey Cup Game .
“We are excited to have the green mile lined up with our great fans from across the country in our Celebration In Rider Nation. Dress warm and enjoy this fantastic event,” commented Grey Cup Festival Vice-Chair Mark Stefan.
Safeway Grey Cup Parade Highlights:
Over 1,200 participants
Salute to Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Red Serge Colour Guard
CFB Cold Lake CF-18 Hornets fly-by
Over 50 floats
Float for each CFL team, including Ottawa
30 horses
Six bands
Grey Cup Trophy
The Safeway Grey Cup Parade will be streamed live on the festival website www.101greycupfestival.ca and televised on Access 7.