Freedom of the City is a
military tradition dating back to medieval England when military units would seek
permission from civic leaders to march inside city walls. It symbolized the cityıs trust
and respect for the unit and was considered by the military to be a great honour.
This honour permits a unit to march with bayonets fixed, drums beating, and
Colours flying.
The City of Calgary had granted Freedom of the City to eleven
military units in the 20th Century. The Calgary Highlanders received Freedom of the
City on 3 July 1964, and also received Freedom of the City of Drumheller on that date.
The Regiment exercises this ancient rite annually during its
St. Julien's Day Commemoration in April. |
Freedom of the City of
Calgary
| Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry |
1952 |
| The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada |
1960 |
| The Calgary Highlanders |
1964 |
| Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) |
1965 |
| The King's Own Calgary Regiment |
1967 |
| The Fort Garry Horse |
1969 |
| 14 (Calgary) Service Battalion |
1982 |
| 1 Service Battalion |
1982 |
| 746 Communications Squadron |
1987 |
| HMCS Calgary |
1998 |
| 4 Wing Cold Lake |
1999 |
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