Howdy from the HOC!

June 21, 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the heart of Western Canada for Rotary Calgary 2025! Each morning during the convention, The Calgary Roundup will deliver quick, handy updates to help you make the most of your time in our vibrant city.  From can’t-miss events to last-minute tips—we’ve got you covered.  Got a great idea or something you'd love to see? Drop us a line at promotions@rotarycalgary2025.org.

Let’s make this an unforgettable ride!

Today is the Unofficial Kick-Off to the 2025 Convention with the Grandstand Spectacular | Calgary 2025 HOC.  Tickets are still available and our friends at the Calgary Stampede will be doing their best this evening to keep us out of the elements, if the need should arise!  You can see all the details on tonight’s festivities at Attending the Grandstand Spectacular | Calgary 2025 HOC

Make sure you have your Cowboy Hat.  Mayor Jyoti Gondeck will be inducting EVERYONE as Honorary Calgarians in the Rotary White Hat Ceremony.  Buy On-line or just come by the House of Friendship and we’ll take care of you.

Tickets are selling fast and we expect to sell-out…

•  June 22nd: New Blood with the Calgary Civic Symphony tells the story of Canada’s Indigenous cultures through music.
•  June 22nd: Rock the Nation is a high-octane Canadian “ROCKumentary” that celebrates the iconic artists and anthems that shaped a generation.
• June 24th: End your adventure in the rodeo arena at the Western Ranch Showcase.

You can purchase tickets to any of the events online, up to 5 mins before the event starts.  Don’t miss out on what will be memorable experiences.

We’ve streamlined our website to make your Rotary Calgary 2025 experience smooth and stress-free!  The site is organized into four sections:

• I’m Lookin’ For Fun
• Details Dashboard
• Post Tours
• The Necessities

Take 5 mins to get a quick overview and then bookmark www.rotarycalgary2025.org/ for easy access to event details, venue maps, transportation tips, dining spots, dress codes, weather updates, and more—all in one handy place.  Everything you need, up-to-the minute, right at your fingertips!

Late Breaking News…

• Rain Doesn't Stop Us | Calgary 2025 HOC
• Calgary 2025 Print | Calgary 2025 HOC
• Get Up to the Minute News | Calgary 2025 HOC
•  Dry skies in the forecast for Grandstand Spectacular – “Is it the Truth?”

Join Us in Thanking Our Sponsors

On behalf of the Calgary 2025 Host Organizing Committee, thank you to each of the organizations that made this convention a reality.  Their generosity plays an instrumental part in making this world-class, once-in-a-generation event a reality for our city.

We would like to also recognize these amazing partners who have been architects in building the Calgary experience 

We would also like to THANK and recognize the Rotary International Sponsors whose commitment to the convention made it a reality for our City and District.

Have a GREAT DAY and we’ll share more with you tomorrow