On Sunday, June 22, the Sunnyside community gathered for the annual Neighbour Day Parade—an event rooted in connection, resilience, and local pride. Following the 2013 flood, neighbours across Calgary came together in remarkable ways to support one another. In recognition of that community spirit, the City of Calgary declared Neighbour Day an annual event, held every third Saturday in June.

This year’s parade welcomed around 160 attendees, including many Sunnyside residents who joined in the parade itself—dressed in colourful costumes and carrying creative props. Children, families, and neighbours waved from porches and sidewalks as the lively procession passed by.

The parade featured contributions from Norfolk, Blank Page Studio, Acme Pizza, Arusha, Lasting Strides Equestrian Stables, and the Cowtown Collection marching band, adding music, energy, and community pride to the event.

Before the parade began, the City of Calgary presented the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA) with a Certificate of Recognition for “Building a Better Community.” The award was presented by Ward 7 Councillor Terry Wong, honouring HSCA’s continued efforts to create positive impact.

The parade wrapped up at McHugh Bluff playground. Currently, HSCA’s Sunnyside Brightening Committee (SBC) is actively advocating for improvements to ensure it continues to serve as a safe and welcoming space for local the community.

A big shout-out to Acme Pizza and Norfolk for keeping parade participants fuelled and refreshed with pizza, drinks, and snacks

Neighbour Day in Sunnyside is more than a tradition—it’s a celebration of neighbourliness, creativity, and the everyday ways people come together to make their community stronger.

More photos to come!