News release
Join us for the Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies
June 17, 2025
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Ottawa, Ontario
From: RCMP National Headquarters
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The RCMP is proud to host its annual Canadian Sunset Ceremonies in the National Capital Region (NCR). Performances begin at 7 pm on June 26, 27, 28 and 29.
If you're looking for a great Canadian experience, there's nothing more iconic than seeing our riders in their red serge on beautiful black horses executing cavalry drills choreographed to music.
In addition to the Musical Ride, the show includes:
- the Governor General's Foot Guards Band
- a blessing by an Algonquin Elder
- the combined pipe bands of the RCMP and Ottawa Police Service
- the Capital Cowgirls
- a relay race by search and rescue dogs
- show jumping with RCMP horses
Admission to this family-friendly outdoor event is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show!
Where: RCMP Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandridge Road (St. Laurent Boulevard and Sandridge Road).
Public transportation: visitors can easily access the grounds via OC Transpo route 7.
Parking: free parking available off Sir George-Étienne-Cartier Parkway (formerly the Rockcliffe Parkway) in a grassy field, but is dependent on the condition of the field. Please plan accordingly.
Accessible parking: available off of Sandridge Road, but spots fills up quickly so arrive early.
The Sunset Ceremonies are a thank you to the people of the NCR and visitors from across Canada for supporting the RCMP.
Quick facts
- The first recorded public display of the Musical Ride was in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1901
- The Musical Ride troop consists of police officers, their horses and the Officer in Charge
- The Musical Ride performance consists of a variety of intricate figures and cavalry drills choreographed to music
- The Musical Ride tours every province on a rotational basis to ensure that Canadians across the country have an opportunity to see them perform
- This year, the tour will be travelling to Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories