The Stampede Parade is the official kick-off of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth - here's everything you need to know.

The 113th annual Calgary Stampede kicked off Friday as huge crowds gathered to watch the Stampede parade, led by Canadian country-pop icon Shania Twain.

The Stampede Parade is the official kick-off of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth - here's everything you need to know.

Calgary Transit is offering 24-hour CTrain service and two express Stampede routes during the festival. But during the parade, many routes that travel downtown will be on detour .