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.

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Once the parade wraps up, attendees can go straight from the parade route to Stampede Park and receive free admission from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Here's more of what you need to know as the Stampede ...