Travel back in time with these 25 historic photos of the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede has been a staple in the city for over a century, and it’s been captured in some pretty incredible photos.

We dove into some photos of the iconic event back in the day and picked out just a few that have some serious Stampede energy. Some of them even have events and traditions that are still around!

Bronc riding at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

Bison riding at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

Calgary Stampede Parade, 1950

Stampede grounds entrance, 1953

Stampede Parade, 1953

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Flag procession at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

Round-up at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

A cowboy at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

Dancing in the street, 1953

Calgary Stampede Queen, 1970s

Chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

First Nations riders at the Calgary Stampede Parade, 1971

Queens of the Calgary Stampede, 1950

Horse-drawn carriage at the Calgary Stampede Parade, 1971

Opening Ceremonies of the Calgary Stampede, 1948

Marching band in the Calgary Stampede Parade, 1970

1948 Miss Calgary Stampede Gloria Klaver and Ladies-in-Waiting Margaret Forsgren and Shirley Kemp

Tipis on the Stampede grounds, 1953

Bull riding at the Calgary Stampede, 1970

Calgary Stampede Parade, 1950s

Fireworks at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

Children watching the Calgary Stampede Parade, 1950s

Bronc riding at the Calgary Stampede, 1971

Rider in the Calgary Stampede Parade, 1970

Calgary Stampede Parade, 1951

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