Stampede - Robert Thivierge

Fluor Stage Performer

July 11, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Fluor Stage Performer

The Fluor Stage is setup at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary. It features free performances through most of the Stampede.

Alex Hughes works the crowd

July 11, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

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

July 11, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Stampede Bylaw Trio

Bylaw Officers were wearing special hats for the 100th Anniversary of the Stampede.

Armed March

July 6, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the photos I took at the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6, 2012 in downtown Calgary.

Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and Snow White

July 6, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and Snow White

This is one of the photos I took at the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6, 2012 in downtown Calgary.

A Small Clown

July 6, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the photos I took at the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6, 2012 in downtown Calgary.

Senior Segway

July 6, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the photos I took at the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6, 2012 in downtown Calgary.

Young Dancer

July 6, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the photos I took at the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6, 2012 in downtown Calgary.

Roller Ref

July 6, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is one of the photos I took at the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 6, 2012 in downtown Calgary.

Mayor and Marshalls fire it up

March 29, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Mayor and Marshalls fire it up

Fireworks were fired off when the trio pushed the button.

Stampede hug

March 29, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Some Stampede mascots made the rounds in and around Olympic Plaza. This was on 1 Street SE.

Singing at the Stampede 2010

July 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Singing at the Stampede 2010

I forgot her name, but she is one of the people performing on an outside stage at the 2010 Calgary Sampede Grounds. She was one of the competitors in the Calgary Stampede Talent Search. She was playing the guitar, which is visible in other photos.

Reid Haggis does the Telephone Dance

July 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Reid Haggis does the Telephone Dance

Reid Haggis had a very energetic and talented. He did more than one Lady Gaga song. I might be wrong, but I think this was taken when he performed "Telephone". He also did his own material.

Lady Ga Ga is on the Phone

July 18, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Lady Ga Ga is on the Phone

He was very energetic and talented. He did more than one Lady Gaga song. I might be wrong, but I think this was taken when he performed "Telephone". He also did his own material.

Stampede 2010 Dancing at the Plaza

July 16, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Stampede 2010 Dancing at the Plaza

Some of the daily entertainment put on for the Stampede at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary. I desaturated the background, especially reds, try and highlight the foreground.

Stephen Avenue Trio

July 9, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Stephen Avenue Trio

After I left the Parade, I walked along Stephen Avenue, taking in all the extra activity, including buskers, like this trio.

Pulling the sun

July 9, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Pulling the sun

I spotted Melanie (MM#1653223 in the Sun and Salsa entry at the Calgary Stampede Parade. I did a photo shoot with Melanie in the prior month.

So that’s why it’s so freakin’ hot

July 9, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

So that's why it's so freakin' hot

This is the Kensington Sun and Salsa Festival entry in the 2010 Calgary Stampede Parade. The annual festival is held on Kensington Road and 10 Street NW on July 25, 2010. It includes the Miss Sun and Salsa Pageant, which I'll be shooting, if I don't die of heat stroke.

Sun Princess at Stampede Parade

July 9, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Sun Princess at Stampede Parade

The Kensington Sun and Salsa Festival had an entry in the Calgary Stampede Parade, which featured each of the "Royal Trio", which included "Sun Princess" 2009 Laura James.

Sun and Salsa banner at Stampede Parade

July 9, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Sun and Salsa banner at Stampede Parade

This was the entry for the Kensington Sun and Salsa Festival at the 2010 Calgary Stampede Parade.