Citing the current fiscal situation and declining interest, Edmonton has canceled it’s 117-year-old K-Days Parade..“This decision is not one we’ve made lightly,” said Northlands President and CEO Peter Male on Friday..“After exploring all options and much discussion, we must listen to our guests, who have told us very clearly that they want to see us invest in onsite programming. Redirecting the substantive amount of money required to stage the parade into onsite programming allows us to increase the calibre and amount of overall onsite entertainment, which is our priority..“Ultimately, we must ensure that K-Days fiscally responsible and remains viable now, and for years to come.”.The UCP budget Thursday announced further cuts to events like K-Days and the Calgary Stampede..Grants for both fairs and shows around the province will decrease to $9 million in 2020-21 from $11.2 million in 2019-20 and $14.8 million in 2018-19. .The Stampede this year will get $6.25 million and K-Days will receive $3 million..The first parade was held in 1903 and organized into a community parade in the 1930s and 1940s..K-Days started as the Edmonton Exhibition in 1879. In 1964, it was renamed Klondike Days. The name was changed to Capital Ex, in 2006. In 2012, it was rebranded as K-Days..K-Days is scheduled for July 17-26..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter: Nobby7694
Citing the current fiscal situation and declining interest, Edmonton has canceled it’s 117-year-old K-Days Parade..“This decision is not one we’ve made lightly,” said Northlands President and CEO Peter Male on Friday..“After exploring all options and much discussion, we must listen to our guests, who have told us very clearly that they want to see us invest in onsite programming. Redirecting the substantive amount of money required to stage the parade into onsite programming allows us to increase the calibre and amount of overall onsite entertainment, which is our priority..“Ultimately, we must ensure that K-Days fiscally responsible and remains viable now, and for years to come.”.The UCP budget Thursday announced further cuts to events like K-Days and the Calgary Stampede..Grants for both fairs and shows around the province will decrease to $9 million in 2020-21 from $11.2 million in 2019-20 and $14.8 million in 2018-19. .The Stampede this year will get $6.25 million and K-Days will receive $3 million..The first parade was held in 1903 and organized into a community parade in the 1930s and 1940s..K-Days started as the Edmonton Exhibition in 1879. In 1964, it was renamed Klondike Days. The name was changed to Capital Ex, in 2006. In 2012, it was rebranded as K-Days..K-Days is scheduled for July 17-26..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter: Nobby7694
