Guess Who I Saw? New Video Just Dropped – Calgary Expo Parade of Wonders Highlights!
The wait is over — our new video is live! Take a fun ride through last year’s Parade of Wonders in downtown Calgary with this highlight reel from the Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo kickoff. You’ll see the wild energy, celebrity guests riding in a bright green TMNT-themed truck, Chewbacca making an appearance, and tons of cosplayers waving and soaking up the sunshine against the city skyline. It’s the perfect reminder of how much fun the Parade of Wonders always delivers!
This year’s 12th Annual Parade of Wonders is happening this Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. It’s completely free and open to everyone — whether you want to watch from the sidelines or suit up and join the parade yourself. (Keep an eye on the weather — April in Calgary can be unpredictable!)
If you love cosplay, celebrity sightings, and pure geeky good times, this is one event you don’t want to miss. Watch the new video to get pumped for Friday, then come downtown and make some memories.
What was your favourite moment from last year’s parade? Drop it in the comments below!Watch the full video here: [Parade of Wonders]
A Day of Whimsy and Wonder: The POW! Parade and Calgary Expo 2025
Calgary’s streets and the BMO Centre buzzed with magic on April 25, 2025, as the POW! Parade of Wonders kicked off the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo with a burst of creativity and joy. As someone who cherishes the lift these events bring to your day, you captured the spirit perfectly with your video and photos—some from the parade itself and others from the Expo grounds at the BMO Centre. The parade, a vibrant celebration of cosplay, and the Expo’s costume-filled wonderland reminded everyone how much fun it can be to simply watch, soak in the spectacle, and let the imagination run wild.
The Parade: A Moving Gallery of Creativity
The 11th annual POW! Parade of Wonders turned Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment District into a living canvas of pop culture fandom. Starting at Haultain Park and winding its way to the BMO Centre’s Grand Staircase, the parade showcased thousands of cosplayers in costumes that ranged from adorable to awe-inspiring. Your video captured a standout moment: a cosplayer dressed as a fierce, horned fantasy creature with massive, tattered wings, proudly holding a “Picketing Hell” sign—a clever nod to Diablo’s underworld. The creativity on display, from handcrafted armor to whimsical props, was a testament to the passion of Calgary’s fan community.
Watching the parade was like stepping into a storybook where every character comes to life. Kids dressed as Baby Yoda toddled alongside towering Transformers, while groups of friends channeled entire casts—like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or the Avengers. The joy of spectating comes from the sheer variety: every few steps brought a new surprise, whether it was a meticulously detailed Iron Man suit or a playful cardboard Bowser. For you, setting up your folding chairs early paid off, giving you a front-row seat to this heartwarming display of geeky pride that instantly brightened your day.
Beyond the Parade: Costumes at the BMO Centre
After the parade wrapped, the magic continued at the Calgary Expo grounds at the BMO Centre, where the energy of the POW! spilled into a weekend of fandom (April 24–27). Your photos from the Expo grounds captured more incredible costumes that added to the day’s delight. Wandering through the bustling halls, you spotted characters like a regal Loki, a steampunk-inspired Doctor Who, and even a family dressed as the Incredibles—each costume a little burst of joy that kept the smiles coming.
What makes watching these performances so uplifting is the uninhibited creativity and camaraderie. Cosplayers at the Expo weren’t just showing off;
