Off-Park Stampede Activities
Events, activities, and things to do outside the Stampede Grounds
Photo credit: Travel Alberta/Colin Way
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For the first two weeks of July, the Calgary Stampede takes over the entire city. Of course, you are going to spend plenty of time at the Calgary Stampede itself. But don’t miss out on all the amazing events and specials happening throughout Calgary during Stampede.
Stampede Parade
The Stampede Parade has served as the kickoff to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth since 1912. The procession of colourful floats, majestic horses, and high-energy marching bands winds through 18 blocks of downtown Calgary. The 2025 parade marshal is Canada’s own country music superstar Shania Twain .
When: July 4, 9 am-1pm
Where: Starting at 9th Ave. and 3rd St. S.E.
Free Off-Park Pancake Breakfasts
First Flip Pancake Breakfast 2025
When: July 3, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Stephen Ave. (outside the Calgary Telus Convention Centre )
Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Calgary (GCAC) Stampede Breakfast
When: July 5, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: 3936 29 Street NE
The District at Beltline Free Stampede Breakfast
When: July 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 227 11 Ave SW
Acadia Community Association Stampede Breakfast
When: July 5, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Acadia Recreation Complex
OMO 8th Annual Green Tea Stampede Breakfast
When: July 5, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: OMO Japanese Teppan and Kitchen
Wood’s Homes Annual Stampede Breakfast
When: July 6, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wood’s Homes Bowness
Triwood Stampede Breakfast
When: July 6, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Triwood Community Association
CrossIron Mills Stampede Breakfast
When: July 7, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: CrossIron Mills
Deerfoot City - Pancake Breakfast
When: July 10, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Deerfoot City
For more syrupy goodness, check out a complete listing of pancake breakfasts .
The Calgary Stampede Parade is July 7. The route starts at 9 Ave & 3 St and ends at the Stampede Grounds (photo credit: Calgary Stampede)
Enjoy free pancake breakfasts all throughout the city during Stampede (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Colin Way)
Off-Park Stampede Tents & Concerts
National Saloon Tent
Who’s Performing: Chad Brownlee, Cole Bradley, Down with Webster, and BBNO$.
When: July 4-13
Where: 330 11 Ave. S.W.
Wildhorse Saloon Tent
Who’s Performing: The Rural Alberta Advantage, 54‑40, Violent Femmes, Dallas Smith, Saint Motel, Sloan, and The Strumbellas.
When: July 4-13
Where: 500 6 Ave. S.W.
Cowboys Music Festival
Who’s Performing: The Chainsmokers, Kygo, Thomas Rhett, Macklemore, Fall Out Boy, Akon, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, The Red Clay Strays, and Tucker Wetmore.
When: July 4-13
Where: 519 12 Ave. S.E.
The Pioneer
Who’s Performing: Western Thistles, Sean Burns, Tyler Allen, Lachlan Neville, Richard Inman, Elliot C. Way, Ian Badger, Carter Felker, Chaya Harvey, Red Hot Hayseeds, Ben Arsenault, The Pink Stones, and Bob Sumner.
When: July 4-6
Where: 117 8 Ave. S.W.
For a full lineup of city-wide boot stompin' fun, check out all concerts during Stampede 2025.
Stampede-Themed Events
Stampede Bowl 2025
The Calgary Stampeders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the first-ever Stampede Bowl, kicking off a new CFL tradition. Enjoy a high-energy halftime show featuring Bret Michaels .
When: July 3
Where: McMahon Stadium
Cowboys Music Festival: Drag Me to Cowboys
Who’s Performing: Kim Petras, Alaska, Jujubee, Willam, and more.
When: July 12, 2 p.m.
Where: Cowboys Tent
Find the best Western wear to gear up for Stampede at any Lammles throughout the city (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Youn Park)
Some of the best viewing points to watch the nightly fireworks show are off-grounds (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Youn Park)
