One of Metro Vancouver’s oldest parades is hitting the streets of Surrey this weekend, and fans of the Cloverdale Rodeo and commuters are being warned of traffic impacts in the area.
The 78th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo Parade takes place on Saturday, May 16, with dozens of floats and over 1,000 participants.
Several Surrey streets will be closed before the major event that helps kick off the province’s biggest rodeo from May 14 to 18.
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The parade begins at 10 a.m. near the intersection of 56A Avenue and 176A Street, by the Surrey Libraries Cloverdale Branch and the Museum of Surrey.
It will then head west on 56A Street, turn north on 176A Street, and continue west on 57 Avenue.
The procession will then turn north onto 176 Street, head east on 58A Avenue, and end at 117B Street.
Road closures throughout the area will be in effect at 9:30 a.m., with the parade starting at 10 a.m. Access to the Town Centre can only be made on foot.
Cloverdale Rodeo
“The Historic downtown is the perfect photographic backdrop for the colourful Rodeo Parade,” organizers said online. “The City of Surrey unveils its gorgeous hanging baskets just prior to the Rodeo where they will grow several feet in length over a four-and-a-half month period.
“To start the morning off, there are a variety of organizations flippin’ pancakes and sausages to get your tummy into the western spirit.”
Guests of all ages can expect to see marching bands, vintage cars, local businesses, and dozens of elaborately decorated floats during the annual parade.
Cloverdale Rodeo
This year’s 78th-anniversary Rodeo and 134th Annual Country Fair runs from May 14 to 17. Guests can check out the live competitions, entertainment, concerts, midway rides, food trucks, events, and more.
78th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo Parade
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Cloverdale Town Centre, Surrey
Cost: Free