Opening ceremonies of the Calgary Stampede. One of the largest rodeo's in the world. Tons of people and lots of animals competitors. Interesting stuff with the stampede. There are no entry fees for the competitors. They are invited based on their performance at other rodeo's. They invite only the best of the best.
Tuesday, July 9th was the Chuck Wagon races. Crazy!! The chuck wagons have teams of four horses with a wagon and two out riders. They line up the chuck wagons side by side inside the stadium. One of the out riders loads a camp stove in to the back of the wagon and the chase is on. They go around some barrels and then around the stadium. The two out riders have to finish within a certain time of the wagon, or the team is eliminated. It was wild and crazy
After the Chuck Wagon races, they set up a stage for an incredible show. There were gymnasts, singers, dancers, violin players and this piano player. This guy was playing while they lifted his piano off the ground and he floated around on cables suspended above the stadium. The band Kiss sang one song. Incredible show!!
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