Okanagan Military Tattoo

• Concerns grow over loss of major Vernon event, economic benefits

  After 12 years, organizers of the Okanagan Military Tattoo have called it quits, pointing a lot of the blame at the city and its decision to jack up rents at city-owned facilities.

  Canada

  May 21, 2025
  
• Hundreds of performers take part in annual Okanagan Military Tattoo

  The annual spectacle unites military bands, dancers, musicians, and marching troops under one roof at Vernon's Kal Tire Place. 

  Jul 30, 2023
  
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• Musical performance: Okanagan Military Tattoo back in action after hiatus

  Billed as a musical extravaganza, the two-day event will run Saturday and Sunday at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2022
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• Coronavirus: Vernon’s Okanagan Military Tattoo cancelled

  The event, billed by organizers as a "heart-stirring musical extravaganza", was scheduled to go ahead July 25 and 26.

  May 10, 2020
• Calgary marching band performs flash mob at Kelowna Farmers’ Market

  "It gives me a second family. I know my entire section that I know I am going to be friends with for my entire life... It's not just a play your music and go. You work for everything you do."

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2019
• Vernon preparing to host its 4th annual military tattoo

  "With the celebration of Canada’s 150 years, Vernon’s 125 years, and Vimy Ridge commemoration 100 years nothing could be more timely.”

  Lifestyle

  Jul 25, 2017