FlickR Tag: downtown
Photos of downtown that were originally uploaded to FlickR
First Nation Drums
Violin on Stephen Avenue
Indian Parade on Stephen Avenue
Fluor Stage Performer
Alex Hughes works the crowd
Alex Hughes is a Calgary singer who is a familiar face at the Stampede Parade. In this photo she is performing on top a float that led the Indian Parade down Stephen Avenue Mall. You can hear some of her music at www.alexhughes.com. This is one of countless events put on downtown as part of the Stampede.
Stampede Bylaw Trio
Constable C. Robinson #3813
Constable M. Ponting #4850
On July 4, 2012 I was taking some photos with my cell phone at a fashion show on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Sadly, I left my DSLR at home. After I gave up (due to a low quality camera, and too crowded to get clear shots), I met a couple people who are clearly in the wrong profession.
An “Improper” Photograph
Mayor and Marshalls fire it up
Stampede hug
About to Cross the Bridge
A group of Christians carried a cross and some signs over the bridge. They also had a booth setup at the event. The group actively tried to gain converts throughout the time, going up to people who probably weren't their to be told the "truth". Of course, it is their right to do so. Most just ignored them. To be fair, they weren't the only religious group. A Blackfoot Elder and spiritual leader was part of the formal ceromony, blessing the bridge.
Fiddling for the Bridge Crowd
The Bridge Dance
Couple Dance at Bridge Opening
A Dog, a Phone, and a Woman
Spiritual Leader and Veteran
A Blackfoot Elder, spiritual leader, and veteran spoke to the crowd. He blessed the new bridge. I have mixed feelings about injecting religion in an official ceremony. If a Catholic priest blessed the bridge, after speaking about his faith, I and others would probably object to mixing religion into an official government function this way. Regardless, it was appropriate to invite him to be part of the official opening as a representative of his people and as a veteran.
