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THE GREATEST OUTDOOR SHOW
ON EARTH!
The
Calgary Stampede
began in 1912, at a time when many
people expected that the wheat industry would eventually supersede
the cattle industry. It was originally intended to be a one-time show-
case for traditional cowboy skills. Of course, the cattle industry thrived
and the show has been a huge success ever since. Every July, some
100,000 people descend on Stampede Park for the extravaganza.
It begins with a parade, which starts at the corner of Sixth Avenue SE
and Third Street SE. Visitors need to get there early (by 7am) if they
want to see anything. The main attraction is the rodeo where cow-
boys and cowgirls show off their skills and vie for nearly one million
dollars in prize money. The trials take place every afternoon and the
big fi nal is held on the last weekend.
At Stampede Park, the Grandstand Show is a non-stop musical variety
spectacular. Evening performances often showcase some of the big-
gest stars in country music.
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A cowboy and his horse leap into the ring.
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