Parade is a huge event in Calgary. (I'm sure Crazycanuck has some memories here..) Thousands of people piling around. On top of this, was the royal couple..who in the end were inside a car, so no one saw them. The rodeo competitors come from Texas and all over, to win the money purses also and to entertain. (I can't imagine broncoing stuff, trying to stay on a bucking horse or steer and how someone's back can survive.!!)
I gave up trying to seeing even a portion of it since there was a delay somewhere. Parade was passing beside the building where I work.
To me personally...it's a significant cultural switch compared to the type of annual festivals in Toronto and Vancouver where I've also lived for a significant number of years.
I enjoyed the breakfasts more..because they are community based.
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07-20-2011, 09:06 PM #6
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