Calgary Expo & Downtown Calgary Association presents the 8th Annual POW! Parade of Wonders, Cosplay Parade and Calgary Expo Opening Ceremonies.
Calling all fans to the POW! Parade of Wonders, Canada’s biggest cosplay parade celebrating all things pop culture and creativity in beautiful downtown Calgary. On April 22, join us for the official kick off to Calgary Expo in style!
Want to walk in the parade? Grab your favourite costume and take your spot! Not interested in dressing up? No problem! Watch thousands of incredible cosplayers (and a few celebrity guests of the Expo!) along the parade route and from the Fan Zone.
The parade begins at 10:30 AM at 8th Ave and 8th St, and parades down Stephen Avenue, concluding at Olympic Plaza for the Calgary Expo Opening Ceremony at approximately 11:30 AM. More than 17,500 spectators show up along Stephen Avenue, especially in the Fan Zone, to watch thousands of cosplayers celebrate fandom!
Want to walk in the parade? Secure your place by signing up at https://fanexpohq.com/calgaryexpo/parade/