The Calgary Stampede is a large, non-profit festival as well as exhibition and rodeo which is held in Calgary in Alberta. The Calgary Stampede is among the popular attractions in Calgary . The Calgary Stampede takes place for 10 days in the second week of July every year. Also known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede features an international rodeo competition, a midway, concerts, stage shows, chuck wagon races, First Nations races, pancake breakfasts, agricultural shows among others.
The Calgary Stampede occurs on the opening day and is one of the oldest and largest events. Led by the Calgary Stamped Show band, the parade follows a 4.5 km route in the downtown Calgary. The attendance to the parade is around 350,000 and it is televised with a viewing audience of over 2 million. During the week long event, tourists flock the city, who also join in the spirited ambiance by dressing in the typical western attire. Many business houses decorate their stores as well as offices in the western style.
The Calgary Stampede are held at the Stampede Grounds, and is situated on the southeast fringe of downtown Calgary in the district of Beltline. There is a good connection to the park via Calgary's Transit light rail system, called the C-Train.
Calgary Stampede - History
In 1886, the first Calgary Exhibition was held after the coming of the Canadian Pacific railway in the city. A separate event called the Calgary Stampede was started in 1912 by Guy Weadick, who was an American trick roper. It was Weadick's wish to bring world-class rodeo in an event which would bring the best cowboys from around the world. The first competition was attended by over 100,000 spectators and the total prize money was around $20,000. The event has been taking place since then.
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