‘Horsepower, Heritage, and Family-Friendly Fun’: Key Events at This Year’s Calgary Stampede

‘Horsepower, Heritage, and Family-Friendly Fun’: Key Events at This Year’s Calgary Stampede
Sophia Lowie of Leduc, Alta., participates in the Cowboy Up Challenge at the Calgary Stampede in an undated photo. Calgary Stampede
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The Calgary Stampede kicks off this week, launching 10 days of rodeo competitions, historical exhibits, farming showcases, and a wide range of family-friendly activities.

The 113th Calgary Stampede will begin on July 4 with its iconic parade, featuring over 110 entries along a five-kilometre route through downtown. The lineup will include 35 floats, nine marching bands, and more than 700 horses.