Calgary Freedom of the City Parade celebrates 75 years of the Air Cadets

Dec 19 2017, 11:19 am

The 52 Squadron of the Air Cadet league of Canada is celebrating it’s 75th anniversary with a Freedom of the City Parade. MacLeod Trail from 9th avenue to 6th avenue will be closed from 12 to 4 p.m.

In 1981 the Honourable Ralf Klein, Mayor of Calgary gave the Keys to the City to the 52 Squadron. The Squadron will be marching with all other Calgary area Air Cadet Squadrons.

Parents, relatives, friends are welcome to watch the parade along the route or at the Ceremony in front of City Hall. MacLeod Trail in front of City Hall will be shut down so recommend taking the C-Train to City Hall.

Image: 52 City of Calgary Air Cadet Squadron / Facebook

Image: 52 City of Calgary Air Cadet Squadron / Facebook

Freedom of the City Parade

Parade Route: Up 8th Avenue E to 1st Street SE, north on 6th Avenue SE, then east on MacLeod Trail and south on MacLeod Trail

Where to watch: Along the route or at the ceremony in front of City Hall

When: Saturday, April 9 from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.

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