It is an event steeped in tradition, one that draws thousands of fans year after year.
The world-famous RCMP Musical Ride is coming to the North Okanagan.
The Interior Provincial Exhibition will host the RCMP Musical Ride Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. in Armstrong’s IPE Fair Grounds.
The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition.
The troop of 32 horses and riders will perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music.
Working through a unique medium, they support the RCMP community policing efforts throughout Canada.
The Musical Ride was developed in 1876 by early members of the North-West Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain the local community. It has evolved over the decades into a uniquely Canadian performance enjoyed by tens of thousands of spectators every year.
Members of the Musical Ride are first and foremost police officers. They all have at least two years experience in active police work before volunteering for duty with the Musical Ride.
Surprisingly, most have no prior riding experience.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 plus GST for adults, $7 plus GST for children 12 and under.
Tickets are now on sale at the IPE office, Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, Askew’s Foods in Armstrong, Salmon Arm and Sicamous and at Avalon Event Rentals in Kelowna.
