Workers prepare Stampede grounds
Posted Jul 4, 2011 8:10 am.
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The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth gets underway this week.
Businesses across the city are gearing up for the 10-day Stampede and hundreds of workers and volunteers are putting the final touches on the Stampede grounds.
The Midway’s almost done, the fences are up and the stages are being prepared for the event.
Spokesperson Doug Fraser says all the crowd favourites are back and they’re right on track to get everything prepared in time for the sneak peak on July 7th.
“We know all our acts are planned for the Coca-Cola Stage, and Nashville North,” he says. “We’re quite pleased with the way things are going.”
He says they’ve also worked out all the details for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit.
“They’ll be taking part in the Stampede Parade on Friday morning,” he says. “The night before, on July 7th the Royal couple will be coming for a reception hosted by the Government of Canada and Prime Minister Harper. They’ll be entertained by a quick display of bull riding.”
Prince William will even meet Kelly Sutherland, the world champion chuck wagon driver.
