Gold Cup Parade Tarihi

2017

The 150th birthday of Canada was celebrated

The parade celebrated Canada turning 150 years old. The splashy, birthday theme made the floats spectacular!

1986

The parade committee earns nonprofit status

The Charlottetown Parade Committee Inc. became nonprofit — owning the name, "The Gold Cup Parade."

1962

Frank Acorn and Bill Hancox initiates the idea of a parade

The Gold Cup and Saucer Parade took place in Charlottetown to honor the traditions of the Old Home Week.

1930

It's popular even during the Depression

Old Home Week attracted 15,000 visitors during the Depression.