Calgary Stampede Day 1: What’s on tap?
Posted Jul 7, 2023 10:48 am.
The 111th Calgary Stampede is here and there’s lots going on around the city for the first day of the festival.
The day began with spectators flocking downtown to watch the parade, some arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. to secure a seat.
For Calgarians headed down to the grounds from the parade, admission is free from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The RCMP horse display is on at the agriculture building, where you can also find 100 Years of Chuckwagon history, horse haven, mini donkeys, and the country critters and dairy showcase.
And, he might not make a sheep disappear, but something will likely vanish before your eyes at the grand illusionist magic show at the BMO Centre Stage of Wonders.
If you’re in the mood for some two-stepping, Cole Malone takes the stage at Nashville North beginning at 5 p.m.
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The country rock singer won the Nashville North Star contest back in 2015, but has been touring the country for the last two decades.
Later on, Vance Joy entertains the crowd at 9:30 p.m. on the Coca-Cola Stage and Mackenzie Porter takes the Nashville North stage at 10 p.m.
Other attractions attendees may want to check out include the Soar Aerial Circus at 2:30 p.m. on the BMO Centre Stage of Wonders, the show riders, Band of Outriders, the heavy horse show, and the Calgary Stampede Showband.
Of course, the world-famous rodeo kicks off at 1:30 p.m.
In the evening, of course, the festivities will be capped off with the Grandstand Show and some fireworks.
Mr. Worldwide — Pitbull — is also playing the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight.
And, don’t forget — there’s a new Stampede app you can download to help plan your day.
For a full schedule of events for day one — and every day after that — visit calgarystampede.com/schedule
