A Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation float makes its way through the 2025 Battleford Parade. Last year’s parade celebrated the Town of Battleford’s Ruby Jubilee, marking its 40th anniversary. This year’s parade will feature a theme recognizing the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6. (Image Credit: file photo/battlefordsNOW)

By battlefordsNOW staff

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Battleford seeks more parade entries as Treaty 6 theme takes centre stage

Jul 22, 2026 | 1:41 PM

Organizers are looking to fill about two dozen more spots in this year’s Battleford’s Parade and Fireworks night, as preparations continue for one of the community’s biggest summer traditions, this year with a theme recognizing the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.

The 41st annual event is scheduled for Aug. 7, with the town hoping to attract about 60 parade entries, which is in line with recent years. However, currently, registrations sit in the mid-30s.

Businesses, community groups, youth organizations and residents are all encouraged to take part before the Aug. 5 entry deadline.

“So we just want to make sure people are aware and make sure that they have lots of time to get their entries in,” said Jordan Schechtel, the town’s manager of parks and recreation.

This year’s parade will recognize the anniversary of the Treaty 6 signing.

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“The community thought that was a great theme this year, a great way to celebrate and recognize the town and the region’s shared heritage,” Schechtel said.

“It was a pretty easy choice.”

The parade begins at 7 p.m. and will follow its traditional route, starting and ending at the track behind St. Vital School, travelling east along 22nd St. before turning north onto First Ave. past Pennydale and Town Hall, then returning along 25th Street. Fireworks are expected at about 10 p.m. in the field across from Fort Battleford.

Schechtel said they welcome everything from youth groups and service clubs to classic cars, horses and marching bands.

Participants can register through the Town of Battleford’s website or by contacting the parks office by phone at 306-937-6200 or by email at parks@battleford.ca. The town will also make arena space available for anyone needing to store a float between the Battleford parade and the Northwest Territorial Days parade on Aug. 11.

Judging will again be offered, although Schechtel said it is “really just for fun.”

The day’s activities will extend beyond the parade, with the Fred Light Museum hosting its annual Family Fun Day before the evening festivities.

Schechtel said the event remains one of the highlights of the summer.

“It’s great seeing the downtown so full of people, especially on a really nice summer night. It’s a really great event. So I really hope people come out and see all the entries and maybe pick up some candy.”

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by battlefordsNOW staff

Battleford seeks more parade entries as Treaty 6 theme takes centre stage

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