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. 

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 Drag Shows 

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