Horses, hats, and a whole lot of “ya-hoos.”
The 113th annual Calgary Stampede kicked off Friday as huge crowds gathered to take in the Stampede parade, led by Canadian country-pop icon Shania Twain.
“I’m so happy to be here in Calgary,” Twain said, before riding down the parade route clad in western garb and a white hat.
“It’s a privilege to be the parade marshal. It’s been a dream of mine for a very long time.”
The 10-day festival will run from July 4 to July 13.
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