Calgary Stampede 2016 Sneak-a-Peek
CBC News | Posted: July 8, 2016 3:53 AM | Last Updated: July 8, 2016
A little rain didn't keep the crowds away
Media | Sneak-a-Peek makes a splash
Caption: Calgary Stampede 2016 welcomes thousands Thursday evening despite rain
Open Full Embed in New Tab Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage.Thousands enjoyed the Calgary Stampede's Sneak-a-Peek event Thursday sampling much of what the 10-day celebration has to offer.
Here's a little taste of what people enjoyed.
It was about joining the crowd on the midway.
Image | It was about joining the crowd.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was a chance to taste all the latest foods and snacks.
Image | It was a chance to taste all the latest foods and snacks.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was a time to make some noise.
Image | It was a time to make some noise.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was about cowboy hats and smiles.
Image | It was about cowboy hats and smiles.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was about cowboy boots.
Image | It was about cowboy boots.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
A little rain never hurt anybody.
Image | A little rain never hurt anybody.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was about winning prizes.
Image | It was about winning prizes.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was about cooling off with some cold water.
Image | It was about cooling off with some cold water.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was fun for all ages.
Image | It was fun for all ages.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
It was about the rides and colours.
Image | It was about the rides and colours.
Caption: (Mike Symington/CBC)
And all of this before the parade even gets under way Friday at 9 a.m.
The Calgary Stampede 2016 runs July 8 to 17. Gates open at 11 a.m. most days.
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