Little Britches PARADE will still take place (despite the rodeo event being cancelled)

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TOWN OF HIGH RIVER
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

HIGH RIVER, AB: The Little Britches Rodeo and 4-H Beef Show which were to be held on the High River Agriculture Grounds, Monday, May 23 have been cancelled. As of today’s date, the High River Ag Society will be closing the facility for precautionary measures due to an outbreak of EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus) for the next 21 days.

The decision to cancel the rodeo and show was a collaborative decision made by management, stakeholders and veterinarians in the best interest of all the animals and everyone concerned.

In light of this recent epidemic, all horse entries for the parade have been removed and committee members are encouraging participants to enter a truck or float instead.

The Little Britches Parade will continue as scheduled, start time at 10 am, line-up for participants at 9 a.m.
“The parade and rodeo has always been a huge draw for this town, for competitors, tourists and residents,” said High River’s Mayor Emile Blokland. “It’s unfortunate that the rodeo will not be taking place this year, but the parade and scheduled activities promise to be just as exciting as in previous years.”

Immediately concluding the parade the Little Britches Parade Committee would like to invite everyone to George Lane Park for a $5 beef-on-a-bun lunch and to kick up your heels to the battle of the bands concert.

Further information about the parade can be found on the High River Chamber website, www.hrchamber.ca