There comes a time every year when we have the world’s
biggest celebration at our doorstep,
The Greatest Outdoor show on Earth.
Calgary Stampede 2012
This year the Calgary Stampede is 100 Years Old! Yes, the
Stampede does allow some free rein on behaviour, some “yahoo-ing” at unexpected
moments, some wonderful combinations of plaid, syrup on your fingertips and no
concern at all for calories (pancakes or liquid beverages).
My city can party! As a transplanted Easterner, thirty five
years of being a Calgarian cannot dampen the anticipation I feel for the 10 days
of excitement that vibrates in the city. I love Stampede! I realized long ago
that you don’t need to be a fan of fast rides to enjoy the Grounds. There’s a
variety of musical entertainment, the arts displays, sheep sheering, hypnotists,
and the most interesting people-watching all included in the price of your
admission. And of course, no self-respecting Calgarian can walk away from a bag
of warm mini-donuts.
The city is awash with entertainment, fireworks, tourists who
need guidance, and smiling patrons at outdoor patios. How could you not enjoy
it!
From the first free Stampede Breakfast until the thunder of
the nightly 11pm Fireworks, every day allows us to have just plain fun and to
welcome the world into our backyard.
See a few photos of how Stampede began for me.
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| Chinook Centre Annual Stampede Breakfast |
This year the Calgary Stampede is 100 Years Old! Yes, the
Stampede does allow some free rein on behaviour, some “yahoo-ing” at unexpected
moments, some wonderful combinations of plaid, syrup on your fingertips and no
concern at all for calories (pancakes or liquid beverages).
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