A look back at more than a century of Stampede parade marshals

A look at some memorable Stampede parade marshals There have been many people and groups who have been honoured as Stampede Parade marshal every summer in Calgary.

More than 100 individuals and groups have had the honour of being named "Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal."

Kevin Costner, the marshal for the 2022 parade, is just the latest in a tradition that goes back more than a century.

The list of marshals includes politicians, Hollywood celebrities, sports heroes and royalty.

The tradition actually predates the first Stampede of 1912, when parades were held as part of the Calgary Exhibition.

James "Cappy" Smart, Calgary's fire chief, had the honour from 1904 to 1939.

Guy Weadick, founder of the Stampede, joined Smart as co-marshal in the 1923 parade.

Three prime ministers - Louis St. Laurent, Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Trudeau - have been marshals.

Celebrities from the entertainment world have included Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Walt Disney, Wilf Carter and Rita McNeil.

Sports heroes who have lead the parade include Nancy Greene, Gaetan Boucher and Catriona Le May Doan.

Even some non-humans have led the parade. Spuds MacKenzie, a mascot for Bud Light beer, did it in 1988. Mickey Mouse did it in 1972, and he was joined by Minnie in 1983 and 1995.

CTV News created a montage of some of the most memorable marshals, using photos from the Calgary Stampede Archives, and our own CTV Calgary video library.

Below is a full list of all marshals from 1904 to 2022.

CALGARY STAMPEDE PARADE MARSHALS

*Denotes an Honourary Parade Marshal