Applications open for the 2024 Weight Days parade in Lethbridge Achi-News

Whoop-Up Days is still four months away, but applications to be in this year’s parade are now open.

The annual parade kicks off the week-long celebrations.

This year’s theme is ‘Grow Up Western’.

The exhibit says people from many different backgrounds make up southern Alberta, but they all share the essence of western culture.

Last year’s festival saw a record attendance of more than 77,000 people.

Applications can be found on the exhibition website.

This year’s parade is set for August 20^ed.