Line dancers with the Calgary Stampede entertained crowds before the parade kicked off on Friday, July 6. ELIZABETH CAMERON / For LiveWire Calgary
Once again, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is here, kicked off in grand fashion by the annual Calgary Stampede parade.
If you didn’t get a chance to see it in person, catch a livestream or a re-broadcast, we’ve got a good selection of photos to bring you into the action.
All photos from Elizabeth Cameron / For LiveWire Calgary
Line dancers entertained crowds before the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade kicked off on Friday, July 6.
Fluor Square Dancers invited spectators to join them for a quick dance before the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade kicked off on Friday, July 6.
The Calgary Stampede Showband led the way during the parade on Friday, July 6.
A woman square dances with a Calgary Police Service officer before the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade kicked off on Friday, July 6.
Spectators enjoy the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
The Calgary Stampede Showband led the 2018 parade on Friday, July 6.
Stampede Queen Lindsay Lockwood waves to the crowd during the annual parade on Friday, July 6.
City councillors Jeff Davison and Jyoti Gondek wave to the crowd during the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
Thousands of people watched the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
The Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary was part of the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
The 2018 Calgary Stampede parade marshal was Canadian Olympic athlete Mark McMorris.
The 2018 Calgary Stampede parade marshal was Canadian Olympic athlete Mark McMorris.
Indian Princess Cieran Starlight waves during the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
Canadian Olympic athlete and Calgary Stampede parade marshal Mark McMorris was not available for comment on Abi’s proposal.
Parade marshal Mark McMorris reacts to the crowd during the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade.
Japanese dancers perform during the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
A boy watches a float go by during the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
Highland dancers perform during the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
The Pentiction Peach Festival float moves through the 2018 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6.
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