The 10-day celebration of cowboy life, called the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, kicks off with a downtown parade Friday morning.
It returned the following year with a scaled-down version that included rapid COVID-19 tests being required to enter some tents, a limit on how many people could be at Stampede Park and physical distancing guidelines.“The spirit of the Calgary Stampede is part of our cultural fabric,” said Sue Henry, chief of emergency operations and 911 for the City of Calgary.
Calgary police are also setting up a temporary ninth district police station on the Stampede grounds with its own commander, radio channels and patrol officers.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.“Large events can be challenging for police. Our service is very used to planning for the Stampede and every year we make sure we’ve got the right resources in place,” said Supt. Joe Brar.
“We will have a highly visible police presence both along the parade route and at Stampede Park. We bring in officers from across the city who work very closely with all of our partners … to ensure we can handle any situation that arises.”This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2023.
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