Paul Brandt and Jann Arden announced as 2016 Calgary Stampede Parade marshals

By Melissa Gilligan Global News

Posted June 8, 2016 7:35 am

Updated June 9, 2016 1:49 pm

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WATCH ABOVE: Calgary singers Paul Brandt and Jann Arden have been announced as the 2016 Calgary Stampede Parade marshals and Global’s Leslie Horton couldn’t be happier – Jun 8, 2016

CALGARY – Singers Paul Brandt and Jann Arden will serve as parade marshals at the 2016 Stampede parade.

Calgary Stampede president and chairman of the board Bill Gray made the announcement at a noon news conference on Wednesday.

“Every year, we try and recognize someone who’s had a positive impact on our community, our city, our country or our world,” Bill said. “This year we’ve chosen two parade marshals to lead the 2016 Calgary Stampede parade.”

In honour of our city’s “Year of Music” the @CSParade Marshals will be @paulbrandt & @Jannarden #Stampede2016 pic.twitter.com/t77wRHrSTK
— Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) June 8, 2016

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Some had speculated Fort McMurray Fire Chief Darby Allen would be given the honour of leading the Calgary Stampede’s annual parade. Although he was not named parade marshal, officials did reveal plans to honour those who helped fight the wildfire.

The #Stampede2016 @CSParade will include a special entry to recognize efforts of those who supported the Fort McMurray wildfire response.
— Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) June 8, 2016

WATCH: Leslie Horton caught up with the 2016 Calgary Stampede Parade marshals, Paul Brandt and Jann Arden, just after the formal announcement.

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This year, the Calgary Stampede parade will be held on Friday, July 8.

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The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) announced Thursday that businesses along the parade route are able request early liquor service starting at 7 a.m.

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Former Stampede parade marshals include Olympian Kaillie Humphries, actor William Shatner, astronaut Chris Hadfield, Man in Motion Rick Hansen, actor Christopher Reeve and Mickey Mouse.

GALLERY: Past Calgary Stampede parade marshals