Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine 2014 | Page 19

Photo by Mike Ridewood

Mobile Stampede Concert Series.
The ten-day festival kicks off with
a massive parade through downtown
Calgary. The Parade leads with the
captivating World Champion Calgary
Stampede Showband, followed by a
vibrant array of stunning floats, bands
and celebrities.
Don’t forget to catch the wild
rodeos, nail-biting races and visit
the agricultural fairgrounds for more
Stampede must-see events. Slip on
your favourite blue jeans, a faded
plaid shirt and polish off your rustic
look with an authentic cowboy hat.
Catch the western fever and relish
an assortment of country traditions.
See a rodeo show in the afternoon
or the chuck wagon races followed
by an evening grandstand show.
Blacksmiths, working horses, trick
riders and cowboy poets all display
their talents in and around the
agriculture buildings. Top it all off
with a spectacular late night firew