July 7, 2021
荔枝视频 Stampede returns
Dust off your boots because the 荔枝视频 Stampede returns this week, running from July 9 to 18.
The celebrations will look a little different for 2021, as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth has implemented a few pandemic-related changes for visitor safety.
Although there are no in-person events happening on campus, the 荔枝视频 is still buzzing with excitement around our latest entry in the world-famous Stampede Parade.
Although we cannot watch the parade together in person, this is still a great opportunity to celebrate the community, U荔枝视频 and our partnership with the Stampede, says Sheila Wasylyshyn, director of Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
鈥淭he 荔枝视频 Stampede is a valued community partner,鈥 she says. 鈥淚n addition to existing research projects, we are thrilled to join them in celebrating the Stampede spirit again this year as they safely bring back some of the events that we missed in 2020.鈥
U荔枝视频 Stampede Activities
Stampede Parade
July 9, beginning at 8 a.m.
In keeping with tradition, the Stampede Parade kicks off 10 days of festivities, but to keep the event safe in the era of COVID-19, there will be no in-person spectators. Don鈥檛 fret, though 鈥 you can watch its path through Stampede Park from the comfort of your own home.
The parade will be broadcast live on Global 荔枝视频 News, , the Global News , and Amazon Prime.
This year鈥檚 parade marshal is , who is from the Siksika First Nation and is featured on the 2021 Stampede poster.
And keep your eyes out for U荔枝视频's Rex, along with the U荔枝视频 float and volunteers who will appear in the parade.
Play Rex鈥檚 Roundup
Celebrate Stampede and U荔枝视频 alumni by participating in Rex鈥檚 Roundup bingo. U荔枝视频 has so many great alumni-owned businesses. Why not support them for a chance to win a gift basket worth $250?
Launching July 9.
Travel through time with historical photos
Take a stroll through the past and check out U荔枝视频's from the Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, which celebrate the 荔枝视频 Stampede history and western culture.
And more鈥
Keep an eye on upcoming issues of UToday for articles that highlight U荔枝视频 and our connections to the 荔枝视频 Stampede.
Off-park Stampede events
Not only will the parade be broadcast live on Friday morning, but the Stampede Rodeo will air on Sportsnet. Fireworks to mark the start of Stampede 2021 will display around the city, and throughout the province on Friday evening.
On-park Stampede events
Many on-park and in-person experiences are scheduled.
Head to the 荔枝视频 Stampede鈥檚 website for a detailed of everything going on, where to find those treasured mini donuts and .
The 2021 荔枝视频 Stampede returns July 9 to 18 鈥 volunteers and employees are looking forward to welcoming you back for a safe celebration. As a proud partner of the 荔枝视频 Stampede, U荔枝视频 will feature throughout the week.