17 photos of the Calgary Stampede Parade 2016

The Calgary Stampede kicked off Friday morning with it’s annual spectacular parade which featured all things western.

With more than 40 floats and 4,000 people marching in the parade, it’s quite the show, especially since Fort McMurray firefighters were given a special honour.

Did you miss out on the parade? No worries. We’ve got you covered. Here are 17 photos of the Calgary Stampede’s opening parade.

#stampedeparade #calgarystampede

A photo posted by Amirhossein Kashi (@kashi.amirhossein) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:14am PDT

First Stampede Parade Ever. #calgarystampede #cowboyboots #summerdays

A photo posted by Valeria Mariño (@valemarinoo) on Jul 8, 2016 at 2:23pm PDT

Chinese Dragon Dance!#calgaryparade #calgarystampede #yyc #chinesedragons

A video posted by Jessi Funmom (@tomatojessie123) on Jul 8, 2016 at 2:09pm PDT

A member of the Calgary Dinos cheerleading squad gets thrown in the air while taking part in the 2016 Calgary Stampede Parade. #cs2016 #calgarystampede #yyc #stampede2016 #uofcalgary

A photo posted by Chris Bolin (@chrisbolinphoto) on Jul 8, 2016 at 1:52pm PDT

Start of the stampede parade. #yyc #calgary #calgarystampede

A photo posted by Tyler (@tferenz) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:35pm PDT

I’m very glad this bull did not get angry during the parade. #calgarystampede #bull

A photo posted by Jennifer Haubrich (@jennhaubrich) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:29pm PDT

Hello Chief #headdress #beautiful #parade #calgarystampede

A photo posted by Genevieve K (@vivaskye) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:27pm PDT

Plus de 250 000 personnes, 750 chevaux, 30 fanfares et 4000 participants ont assisté au défilé du Stampede de Calgary. Le maire de la ville, Naheed Nenshi, et la première ministre albertaine, Rachel Notley, ont aussi pris part au défilé, à cheval. #stampede #calgary #horses #cheval #calgarystampede #cowboy #cowboys #nenshi #notley #alberta

A photo posted by Radio-Canada Information (@radiocanadainfo) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:24pm PDT

It’s time to kick off the greatest outdoor show on earth! @calgarystampede @capturecalgary #calgarystampede #yyc #stampede #calgary #kbc #kalabhavan #yahoo

A photo posted by Kala Bhavan of Calgary (@kala_bhavan) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:05pm PDT

Attended my first ever stampede parade! #yyc #calgarystampede #csparade2016 #calgary #parade

A photo posted by Stephany Huynh (@huynhstephany) on Jul 8, 2016 at 12:05pm PDT

#yyc #calgarystampede #stampede2016 #stampedeparade #calgary #Thebow

A photo posted by Andrew D Smith (@andrew860) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:58am PDT

#stampedeparade #calgarystampede

A photo posted by Amirhossein Kashi (@kashi.amirhossein) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:30am PDT

#calgary #calgarystampedeparade2016 #calgarystampede #military #paradeday #yyc

A photo posted by @miss_mady_xo on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:30am PDT

#stampedeparade #calgarystampede

A photo posted by Amirhossein Kashi (@kashi.amirhossein) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:28am PDT

Who’s ready to start stampeding?? #greatestoutdoorshowonearth #calgarystampede #parade

A video posted by Noah Sparkes (@noah.sparkes) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:15am PDT

#calgarystampede #yyc #stampede2016 🇲🇽🇨🇦

A photo posted by Miss Katsuragi (@misskatsuragi) on Jul 8, 2016 at 10:58am PDT

The Calgary Firefighters enjoying the Stampede Parade! #csparade2016 #stampedeparade #calgarystampede #stampede #parade #yycfirefighters #calgaryfiredepartment #cfd #firetruck #photooftheday #firefighters #yyc #yycliving #sharecalgary #captureyyc #calgaryisbeautiful #calgary #shareyyc #capturecalgary #calgarybuzz #noteableCA #mobilephotography

A photo posted by Crackmacs (@crackmacs) on Jul 8, 2016 at 10:46am PDT

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