Since its first public performance leading the 1975 Calgary Stampede Parade, the Calgary Police Service Pipe Band has represented the City of Calgary and the Calgary Police Service by performing across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Today, the Band has more than 50 pipers, drummers, and dancers and continues to perform annually at a wide variety of events including Calgary Police Service functions, municipal and provincial events, parades, and highland games. The Band performs with the permission of its Colonel-in-Chief, Rick Hanson.
Read more about Calgary Police Service Pipe Band: History and Traditions, Regular Events, Style, Notable Members
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