White hats, big belt buckles and bull-riding sound like a scene from the Wild West, but every July the Calgary Stampede takes over the city with the worlds largest rodeo. A celebration of the western way of life, the Stampede puts together 10 days of parades, musical performances, rodeo events, food and more for what they call The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Giddy Up at the Calgary StampedeBig things were happening in 1912, from The Titanic to the formation of the Republic of China. It was also the year of the first Calgary Stampede rodeo and parade. More Info below.