Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

There’s a lot going on behind the scenes at the City of Calgary to help ensure the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth goes off without a hitch. Below you’ll find information about Parade Day, construction changes, special events and more.

Looking for visitor information about the Stampede itself? Visit calgarystampede.com

  • Calgary Stampede events

    It’s time to dust off those boots and head downtown for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Explore downtown and curate your Stampede fun with Explore Downtown YYC's event calendar.

  • Fluor Rope Square

    Every day during the Calgary Stampede, head to Fluor Rope Square on Stephen Avenue for a bacon pancake or a smokie paired with family-friendly entertainment and a First Nations Parade. Celebrate this iconic Stampede tradition where it all began in 1923 on Stephen Avenue.

  • Parade Day: Accessible viewing

    These locations along the parade route accommodate people with mobility challenges (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters), and their friends/families.

Construction pauses and information

During Stampede, several City-led construction projects downtown and on major traffic routes are making sure Calgarians can get around during the 10-day event. 

For more information, visit the traffic report page. 

  • Sunnyside Flood Barrier on eastbound Memorial Dr. N.W. between Centre St. N and 14th St. N.W. will reopen to traffic through Stampede.
  • Concrete rehab, milling and paving on 36th St. N.E. between 16th Ave. and 39th Ave. N.E. will be fully open through Stampede.
  • Bridgeland project two-way traffic on First Ave. N.E. between Fourth St. and Sixth St. N.E. will be removed during Stampede. 
  • Gas line work eastbound on McKnight Blvd. N.E. between Centre St. N and Edmonton Tr. N.E. will be open through Stampede.
  • Roadway Improvement Project on Memorial Dr. between 36th St. and 39th St. S.E. will be fully open during Stampede.
  • Macleod Trail Paving Project will have Macleod Tr. fully open except for off-peak single lane closures between Shawnessy Blvd. and Anderson Rd. S.E.

Scotia Place

  • If you’re heading to the Stampede grounds, you’ll see construction underway on the new Scotia Place. For the latest updates, including our most recent timelapse, visit calgary.ca/ScotiaPlace or sign up for the monthly project newsletter.

Getting around

Let us help you get to the Stampede grounds safely and efficiently. Visit the link below for everything you need to know about transit, parking, taxis/rideshare, and E-scooters and E-bikes!

Getting around safely during Stampede

Resources

Short-term rentals

Renting out your home to visitors or renting at a short-term rental during the Calgary Stampede? Check out the Good Host Guide and the Good Guest Guide, full of tips, regulations, noise bylaws, and more.

What Goes Where?

When it comes to Stampede breakfasts and events, make sure to learn how to properly dispose of paper plates, leftover food scraps, and ensure garbage ends up in the right place.

Unsure? Visit the what goes where page. 

Prepare for extreme heat

Calgary summers are getting increasingly hotter and drier. Extreme heat can put your health at risk, causing illnesses like heat stroke and even death. 

Learn more about how you can prepare during Stampede this year.

Wondering whom to call in which situation?

A safe community means feeling comfortable wherever you are at all times of day. We all deserve to feel safe, no matter where we live, work, learn or play. 

Check out our list of numbers to connect you to local teams that can help when you are presented with situations that could make you feel unsafe.