Parade of Garage Sales

Dalhousie Parade of Garage Sales

Date: May 2, 2026

Time: 10 AM to 2 PM.

Location: Throughout the Dalhousie Community

Membership Required? No

Registration Fee: $10 per house and includes:

  • Your address listed on the official garage sale map
  • The map available for pickup at the DCA office and posted on the DCA website
  • Social media promotion of the event and map

* Parade of Garage Sales yard signs are available for purchase for $20 as an option at checkout. If you add a sign, signs are to be picked up at the DCA and are yours to keep. Do not return.

  • If you have a sign from last year, please reuse it. You may also purchase more signs when checking out.
Register Your House

NEW: Salvage & Donation Pickup

*Book your FREE pickup at the time of registration*

We have partnered with Sovereign Junk Removal (SJR) to pickup any unsold items after the Parade of Garage Sales.

  • Residents may also set aside items for donation to the Calgary Drop-In Centre and SJR will drop off.
  • Residents should review the accepted items list at https://freegoodsprogram.ca/how-to-help/donate-items/.
    • Please pack clothing in garbage bags and small household items in boxes. Soiled, damaged, broken, or non-accepted items including damaged furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, outdoor furniture, building materials, car seats, and garbage—will not be accepted.

Pickup schedule:

  • Saturday, May 2: until 4:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 3: remaining items collected until 4:30 PM

Free pickup and drop-off sponsored by SJR. Participants are asked to leave a Google review or place a SJR lawn sign for one week.

Junk Removal Deal

  • This offer is available for two weeks following the Parade of Garage Sales (May 2-15).
  • Sovereign Junk Removal (SJR) is offering a special discounted home pick-up service to all Parade of Garage Sale participants and all Dalhousie Residents. 

Special Dalhousie Resident Pricing

Home junk pick-up at discounted “locals only” pricing:

  • 1 item: $25
  • 2 items: $50
  • 3 items: $100

Examples of accepted items include: chairs, couches, washers, dryers, fridges, tables, treadmills, BBQs, and similar household items.

Exclusions or Hazardous Materials Not Collected are:

  • Exclusions: Shingles, drywall, construction debris, and dirt are not included in this promotional pricing.
  • Hazardous materials cannot be collected: paint, aerosols, chemicals, drums, or liquids

How to book: Contact Sovereign Junk Removal and mention the Dalhousie Parade of Garage Sales promotion.