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BY KYL EE P E D ER S E N A N D R AC H AE L F R EY
JULY 6 - 15 From the pageantry of the opening parade to the spectacular display of fireworks on the
final night, the Calgary Stampede (page 36) is the city’s most iconic annual event. The skill of the
competitors and the quality of the bulls and steers at the Stampede Rodeo are among the best in the
world, making for non-stop, edge-of-your-seat action — but there’s a lot more going on at Stampede
than “just” rodeo. Don’t overlook the massive midway, the cultural cache of the Indian Village and
music stages hosting some of the biggest names in country and rock music (Sheryl Crow, Billy
Talent and Meghan Patrick are among this year’s headliners). And, every year