Successful Calgary Stampede brings economic benefit to city
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As the 2023 Calgary Stampede wraps up, officials expect the event to go down as the second most attended on record.
As the 2023 Calgary Stampede wraps up, officials expect the event to go down as the second most attended on record.
“Each year, Stampede Park transforms into its own city — the third largest in the province — for 10 days,” said Will Osler, Calgary Stampede president and board chair.
“We fill that city with diverse programming and activities, so that everyone who walks onto Stampede Park feels welcome.”
As of Saturday, 1.26 million people put on their cowboy boots and hats to take in the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Officials expect closing day to bring the event’s total attendance just short of the all-time record of 1.4 million set in 2012.
Extreme heat, smoke, rain and even hail didn’t stop people from enjoying the midway, music and rodeo over the 10 days. Not even the costs could discourage people.
“With the Stampede super pass, I’ve just been here every single day, spending copious amounts of money,” said Joanne Michelmann.
