June 3, 2023

Diamond Valley Parade Day

Diamond Valley, Alberta

Diamond Valley Parade

Begins at 10:00 a.m.

The day begins with a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the staff and students of Oilfields High School. At 9:30 a.m., the roads along the parade route are closed or rerouted, and the Parade starts at 10 am, making a large loop around the community of Black Diamond.

After the Parade, the excitement continues at Millennium Park in former Turner Valley. Attendees can enjoy a wide range of activities, including bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, dunk tank, artisan market, Lion's Club barbecue, and a dance party. It is a perfect opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to have some fun in the sun. Aside from the Parade and Diamond Valley Day at Millennium Park, other events are taking place around town including the annual Sheep River Library Book Sale and the Valley Neighbours' Club Plant Sale and the Sheep Creek Arts Council Bake Sale and Quilt Show.

The Diamond Valley Parade is a time-honoured tradition in Diamond Valley - currently celebrating it's 55th year! Line up along the parade route which loops around the streets of the Black Diamond community to watch the lively showbands and musical performances, floats constructed by local community groups and businesses, and plenty of horse back riders and horse-drawn wagon entries.

Diamond Valley Day in Millennium Park

Begins at 11:00 a.m.

Diamond Valley Day is an excellent opportunity for families to continue the fun after the parade has passed by. Head over to Millennium Park in former Turner Valley to experience bounce houses and games, petting zoo, face painting, an Artisan Market, Lions Club BBQ, and musical entertainments/dance party.

Local artisans who produce their own goods in the area, and regional non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the community, are invited to participate in the annual market. Non-profit organizations and local restaurants partnering with local non-profit organizations supply food during the event in Millennium Park.