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2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade Pictures – August 18, 2026

August 19, 2026| Leisure, News|

Blackfoot and Kainai families brought a wealth of pride and energy to the 2026 Whoop Up Days Parade, held in Lethbridge, AB., from 9:00 am to 11:15 am Blood Tribe Communications was there to capture some of the laughs and memories from a fun-filled day along this year’s parade route. We hope to see you all later this week at the Powwow, Rodeo, Music Showcases and other events held to honour the fifth year of Siksikaitsitapi participation in Lethbridge Whoop Up Days. 

Calgary Stampede Princess Raegan First Rider
Young ladies singing in parade: A trio of young women in jingle dress and traditional women’s powwow outfits lead the BFC Float with drums and songs during the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Young ladies singing in parade: A trio of young women in jingle dress and traditional women’s powwow outfits lead the BFC Float with drums and songs during the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
The Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society float heads up 13th Street during the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
The Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society float heads up 13th Street during the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Blackfoot teens and youth atop the BFC float throw goodies to children in the stands as they make their way through the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Blackfoot teens and youth atop the BFC float throw goodies to children in the stands as they make their way through the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
2026 Kainai Jr. Princess Charlize Shade and Kainai Tiny Tots Princess Oaklyn Grace Tailfeathers wave to the crowds with their friends atop the Kainai Powwow and Celebration float during the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
2026 Kainai Jr. Princess Charlize Shade and Kainai Tiny Tots Princess Oaklyn Grace Tailfeathers wave to the crowds with their friends atop the Kainai Powwow and Celebration float during the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
BFC Youth Drummers – A trio of youth BFC drummers fill the street with their song as they ride the tale of BFC’s float in the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
BFC Youth Drummers – A trio of youth BFC drummers fill the street with their song as they ride the tale of BFC’s float in the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
The Blackfoot Confederacy Float with its straight-up headdress and bison robe tows a trailer of excited youth and dignitaries during the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
The Blackfoot Confederacy Float with its straight-up headdress and bison robe tows a trailer of excited youth and dignitaries during the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Cheryl, Whtney, and Arnold Shouting set up their seats in preparation for the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Cheryl, Whtney, and Arnold Shouting set up their seats in preparation for the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Latrell Big Swallow and her husband, Drexler Day Chief and children tailgate on the route of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Latrell Big Swallow and her husband, Drexler Day Chief and children tailgate on the route of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Jennifer Many Bears with her baby and daughter are all set for the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Jennifer Many Bears with her baby and daughter are all set for the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Chelsea Eagle Plume and her children try to beat the heat as the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade ramps up in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Chelsea Eagle Plume and her children try to beat the heat as the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade ramps up in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Bettini Mountain Horse, River Mountain Horse, Brandon Singer, and kids show off their pancake breakfast before the start of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Bettini Mountain Horse, River Mountain Horse, Brandon Singer, and kids show off their pancake breakfast before the start of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Shannon Black Plume and Traditional Dancer Jasmine Black Plume enjoy some shade during the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Shannon Black Plume and Traditional Dancer Jasmine Black Plume enjoy some shade during the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Casey Sweet Grass, Tiffany Weasel Head, and Gloria Weasel Head finish a quick breakfast before catching 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Casey Sweet Grass, Tiffany Weasel Head, and Gloria Weasel Head finish a quick breakfast before catching 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade festivities in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Shayli Big Swan (L) and Natalie Big Swan and Lethbridge Harley Davidson (Rear) pose with their family as they wait for this year’s2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Shayli Big Swan (L) and Natalie Big Swan and Lethbridge Harley Davidson (Rear) pose with their family as they wait for this year’s2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Sandy Healy (L) and Tanya Healy (C) pose with their kids as they wait for 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade action in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Sandy Healy (L) and Tanya Healy (C) pose with their kids as they wait for 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade action in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Brooke and her excited son Beau White Quills are ready for the sights and sounds of this year’s2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Brooke and her excited son Beau White Quills are ready for the sights and sounds of this year’s2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Lyden, Sadie, and Tracy Plaited Hair pose briefly before the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade action in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Lyden, Sadie, and Tracy Plaited Hair pose briefly before the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade action in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Vicki and her family secure an ideal spot to view the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Vicki and her family secure an ideal spot to view the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Charlotte and Ross Blood share a quick meal as they set up with their children to watch the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Charlotte and Ross Blood share a quick meal as they set up with their children to watch the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Siblings Nicole and Jagger Calf Robe with their kids, nieces, and nephews spying the first floats of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Siblings Nicole and Jagger Calf Robe with their kids, nieces, and nephews spying the first floats of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Soop & Wells families seated in the front row for all the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade action in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Soop & Wells families seated in the front row for all the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade action in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Tyler, Nikaeh, and family excited for the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Tyler, Nikaeh, and family excited for the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Doreen Williams Freeman, Dorothy Medicine Crane, Samantha Dofoo, Grayson Dofoo, Judy Medicine Crane, and her dog, Gunner Medicine Crane, dressed in stylish shades and a cowboy hat, patiently wait with excitement for the start of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
(L-R) Doreen Williams Freeman, Dorothy Medicine Crane, Samantha Dofoo, Grayson Dofoo, Judy Medicine Crane, and her dog, Gunner Medicine Crane, dressed in stylish shades and a cowboy hat, patiently wait with excitement for the start of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on August 18, 2026. Photo by Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
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Russell First Rider (Right), 2026 Calgary Stampede First Nation Princess Raegan First Rider, and Raelynn First Rider (L) and the Princess First Rider’s family and supporters pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.
Russell First Rider (Right), 2026 Calgary Stampede First Nation Princess Raegan First Rider, and Raelynn First Rider (L) and the Princess First Rider’s family and supporters pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Whoop Up Days Parade in Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Photo credit: Blood Tribe Communications Officer Henry Heavyshield.

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