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Calgary Stampede to pay Special Tribute to Quebec City

May 14, 2008

Calgary, AB --- The Calgary Stampede will honour the 400th anniversary of Quebec City during this year's Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. On Friday, July 11, visitors to Stampede Park will be treated to the sights, the sounds and the tastes of Calgary's sister city, Quebec City, to pay tribute to this historic anniversary.

“In February, nearly 100 volunteers from the Calgary Stampede traveled to Quebec City to pay tribute to Quebec City's 400th Anniversary and to join in the festivities of Carnival,” says George Brookman, Calgary Stampede president and chairman of the board. “Now we want to share our western heritage and values with our friends from Quebec City and give our Stampede visitors a small sample of the rich and vibrant culture of Quebec.”

On the final Friday of this year’s Stampede, the Park will be transformed into a miniature Quebec City festival, complete with Quebec décor at the gates, strolling French Canadian entertainment and delicious French Canadian foods at various locations.

Parlez-vous Yahoo? On Friday, July 11 wear your cowboy hat down to Stampede Park where the first 40,000 people through the gates wearing cowboy hats will receive a special souvenir to help us celebrate Quebec City's 400th anniversary. Prizes will continue throughout the day including concert tickets, rodeo and evening show tickets to those wearing their hats. Visit the Quebec 400 location in Weadickville and enter to win a trip to Quebec City. And, if you're one of the first 4,000 through the gate, you'll be treated to a special ice cream and maple sugar treat.

Throughout the 10 days, Quebec performers will take to the stage every night during the evening Grandstand show.

Join the Calgary Stampede in celebration of Quebec City's 400th Anniversary during this year’s Stampede, July 4-13.

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