Calgary 
Calgary Stampede Parade is a march through tradition, history and Calgary culture.
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth officially kicks off with a grand parade on July 8th with more than 150 western-themed entries and leading the parade this year is Academy Award-winning director, actor, producer, and musician Kevin Costner.
As per the news release, Costner is a supporter of the Calgary Stampede and has attended Calgary Stampede.
A long-time fan of the spectacular scenery in southern Alberta, Costner filmed Open Range and Let Him Go outside of the city.
He has starred in popular films such as Silverado, No Way Out, The Untouchables, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Bodyguard, Wyatt Earp, Tin Cup, Open Range, Draft Day, McFarland, USA, Hidden Figures, The Highwaymen, and Let Him Go.
He also portrays John Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family on the award-winning television show Yellowstone on Paramount Network.
Credit: Calgary Stampede
Calgary Stampede says Kevin Costner & Modern West will be performing at The Big Four Roadhouse later that evening.
Tens of thousands line up the streets to experience the extravagant showcase of colourful floats, majestic horses and the high-energy marching bands. If you want to watch in comfort and donate to a good cause, then reserve seats along the Parade.
As is the tradition, you can get free admission, if you enter Stampede Grounds between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Parade Day.
