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PHOTOS: The 2016 Stampede draws thousands to Calgary

  • Paul Brandt, left, and Jann Arden will lead the Calgary Stampede parade, which goes July 8, after being named parade marshals during a ceremony in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, June 8, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    Paul Brandt, left, and Jann Arden will lead the Calgary Stampede parade, which goes July 8, after being named parade marshals during a ceremony in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, June 8, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    Paul Brandt, left, and Jann Arden will lead the Calgary Stampede parade, which goes July 8, after being named parade marshals during a ceremony in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, June 8, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • A team of horses pulls a stage coach during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    A team of horses pulls a stage coach during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    A team of horses pulls a stage coach during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • A young girl looks on during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    A young girl looks on during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    A young girl looks on during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen applauds as he walks with first responders from Fort McMurray during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen applauds as he walks with first responders from Fort McMurray during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen applauds as he walks with first responders from Fort McMurray during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • A cowboy on a bicycle during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    A cowboy on a bicycle during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    A cowboy on a bicycle during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • Alberta premier Rachel Notley pets a horse before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    Alberta premier Rachel Notley pets a horse before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    Alberta premier Rachel Notley pets a horse before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • A family takes in the sights during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    A family takes in the sights during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    A family takes in the sights during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • A squirrel appears the ride the nose of a bull on a float during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    A squirrel appears the ride the nose of a bull on a float during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    A squirrel appears the ride the nose of a bull on a float during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, right, and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley chat before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, right, and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley chat before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, right, and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley chat before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
  • A team of horses passes under a bridge during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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    A team of horses passes under a bridge during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

    A team of horses passes under a bridge during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Paul Brandt, left, and Jann Arden will lead the Calgary Stampede parade, which goes July 8, after being named parade marshals during a ceremony in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, June 8, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A team of horses pulls a stage coach during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A young girl looks on during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen applauds as he walks with first responders from Fort McMurray during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A cowboy on a bicycle during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta premier Rachel Notley pets a horse before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A family takes in the sights during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A squirrel appears the ride the nose of a bull on a float during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, right, and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley chat before the start of the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A team of horses passes under a bridge during the Calgary Stampede parade in downtown Calgary, Friday, July 8, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Daily Brew

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the official parade and kickoff of the 2016 Stampede Friday in downtown Calgary. Musicians Paul Brandt and Jann Arden will act as parade marshals.