The Cloverdale Rodeo Parade is one highlight of a big country fair in Surrey. The event takes place over the May Long Weekend each year.

In 2025 the parade happens on Saturday, May 17th.

Cloverdale Rodeo Parade on the Victoria Day Long Weekend

The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is a large multi-day event at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. It features cowboy/cowgirl competitions, live country music, amusement rides, food trucks and more. A big part of the event is the Rodeo Parade. It’s a yearly tradition with all sorts of floats, horses, decorated vehicles and other interesting things to see.

Unlike the rest of the weekend’s festivities, the parade takes place in the streets of Cloverdale and is open to the public for free. You don’t have to buy tickets to the fair in order to see the parade.

For full details about the event, visit cloverdalerodeo.com.

When is the Parade?

The 77th edition of the Cloverdale Rodeo Parade takes place on May 17th in 2025. As usual, that’s the Saturday of the Victoria Day Long Weekend. The parade begins at 10:00 am and it runs for about 40 minutes (or around an hour between when the first people see the start of the parade and the last people see the final entry).

Parade Route

This year’s parade begins at the corner of Highway 10 and 177B Street. The procession heads west past the Museum of Surrey before turning right at 176th Street. After a few blocks the procession turns right again at 58th Avenue. The parade finishes near the corner of 58th Avenue and 177B Street.

What to Expect

Since it’s a free event, expect to see lots of friends and families wandering the streets of Cloverdale. Roads nearby are closed to traffic during the parade so it’s a pedestrian-only area.

Participants in the parade range from local businesses and organizations to members of the community. There are marching bands, clowns, tractors, fire trucks, and classic and custom cars. There are also usually riders on horseback (as one would expect from a rodeo parade). Each participating group is registered into one of 11 categories. Winners are chosen at the end. Categories include Junior Band, Antique Division, Comic Division, Dance Division and others.

There are over 1,000 people involved in the procession and organizers anticipate more than 5,000 attendees.

For full details about the event visit the cloverdalerodeo.com website.

Tips and Suggestions

The tips below are good to know before heading to the Cloverdale Rodeo Parade.

TIP #1: Although the parade starts at 10:00 am, roads in the area close at least 30 minutes before that. Be sure to arrive early and find parking beforehand.

TIP #2: To participate in the parade, fill out the Parade Application and Driver Disclosure forms. Drop them off at the Cloverdale Rodeo Office at 6060 176th Street in Surrey. Commercial businesses pay about $30 in 2025 to apply, whereas community members and non-profit organizations participate for free in most cases.

TIP #3: Over the Victoria Day Long Weekend, downtown Cloverdale becomes an extension of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. There are many unique stores and restaurants to check out in the area after the parade.