Celebrate Canada 150 at the Calgary Stampede with an Extra Special Offer
Calgary – Get your maple leaf shirt and your cowboy hat ready for the ultimate Canadian celebration – Stampede style. The Calgary Stampede invites you to celebrate our great nation on Canada 150 Day, Tuesday, July 11, 2017! Join in and celebrate the unique Canadian-inspired experiences on this special day only. To top it all off, admission to Park is just $1.50 until 1:50 p.m. on July 11 – yes, all you need to join this Canadian fun is a loonie and a couple quarters!
“The Calgary Stampede is rooted in western tradition and lifestyle, which is a large part of Canada’s heritage. We are proud to join the millions of Canadians celebrating our great nation,” says David Sibbald, president & chairman of the board at the Calgary Stampede. “We want to bring the celebration to the community, so we’ve added a special offer of $1.50 admission,” adds Sibbald.
Stampede guests are invited to watch a live citizenship ceremony, where 50 new Canadians will be sworn in, enjoy Canada 150 birthday cake and play our country’s favourite game at multiple, interactive hockey displays – what’s more Canadian than hockey? Even Olympic gold medalist from the Canadian women’s hockey team, and Sportsnet broadcaster, Cassie Campbell-Pascall will be on hand to give some hockey tips.
Join in as we play the national anthem Park-wide, watch military fly-bys and enjoy an evening campfire with s’mores. Many food vendors around Park will also include a tasty Canadian item on their menus and you can count on an all-star Canadian cast on the Coca-Cola Stage with headliner Marianas Trench.
On top of this, seniors 65 years and older can celebrate the day with free admission all day, free coffee and donuts from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., a free WestJet Skyride and rush seating on Rodeo and Evening Show tickets.
Stampede Park will open earlier than usual at 10 a.m. for Canada 150 Day. Join us as we share our history, celebrate the future and be a part of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – for just $1.50! For more information on Canada 150 Day, please visit CalgaryStampede.com/Canada-150-Day.
Looking to indulge in even more Canadian culture this Stampede? Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the greatest spectacles in the country at the TransAlta Grandstand show, Together. Emmy-award winning creative producer, Dave Pierce and host, Jann Arden are joined by more artists than ever to bring you the grandest celebration of our Canadian heritage you can imagine. Tickets to see this once-in-a-lifetime performance are available at CalgaryStampede.com/Grandstand.
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned 10-day Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together; we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
See more at calgarystampede.com