b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY18 19Stampede Showriders take a scenic ride along the shores of Comporta Beach in Portugal. The Calgary Stampede surprises a new Canadian family with Pop Up Stampede presented by ENMAX.The team of 14 riders aged 1421 also took part in a once-in-a- Sharing Stampede Spirit Year-Round Pop Up Stampede presented by ENMAX School Breakfastslifetime riding tour in Portugal. Their experience included training on world-class Lusitano stallions at Botero Stables, visiting theOur year-round community programs bring Stampede spirit toIn partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary, the CalgaryEach year, the Downtown Attractions Committee brings Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and representing theschools, neighbourhoods and events across Calgary. These volunteer- Stampede welcomed 24 new Calgarian families through PopStampede spirit to Calgary classrooms through its School Breakfast Calgary Stampede at the Superior Agriculture Polytechnicled initiatives strengthen our relationships with community partners,Up Stampede presented by ENMAX. The Stampede spirit wasProgram, serving up Western hospitality one pancake at a time.College of Santarm. support youth engagement and celebrate Western heritage. brought right to their doorsteps with horses, live music, a White Hat Ceremony and tickets to experience the Evening Show during25 schools visited across Calgary The Stampede Showriders also participated in a polo trainingCommunity Round Up presented by ENMAX Stampede 2025, offering a true Western welcome to their new5001,000 students served at each stop session supported by the AP Foundation, Polo Canada and Polohome and community.No shortage of pancakes, smiles andAcademy West. The Calgary Stampede Community Round Up presented by ENMAX brought Stampede spirit to life on June 7, marking theHappy Trails Western fun Indigenous Youth Program official start of the 2025 Stampede season. Held in partnershipStampede 101with the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight CentreFor 20 years, the Calgary Stampede Promotion Committees The Calgary Stampede Foundation hosted youth participantsin Tsuutina Nation, the free, family-friendly event welcomedHappy Trails program has brought Stampede spirit to seniorsVolunteers from the Community Projects & Development for the 2025 Indigenous Youth Program, themed Expressionthousands of guests for a morning of Western hospitality, livecentres and care facilities across Calgary. The program shares lineCommittee brought Stampede spirit to newcomers through six and Sam Centre. This years programs highlighted culturalentertainment and celebration. dancing, live music and Western fun with those who may not beStampede 101 sessions held across Calgary in partnership with expressions through rhythm, movement and an exploration ofable to attend Stampede in person. the Calgary Immigrant Womens Association, Immigrant Services Stampede history, featuring posters and interactive exhibits. Festivities included wagon rides, miniature and heavy horses, tractors, crafts, line dancing, multicultural performances andThis year the Happy Trails volunteers visited 13 seniors careCalgary and The Immigrant Education Society. The sessions offered 14 participants, aged 917interactive displays. Guests also enjoyed visits from the Calgaryfacilities, including Bethany Riverview, Brentwood Care Centre,an inside look at the experiences and traditions that define The Sessions on Sam Centre, Surge, Tim Hortons, Stampede Royalty and Indigenous vendors. AgeCare SkyPointe, and more. Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, featuring trick roping, pancake flipping, barrel racing and a visit from the 2025 Stampede Royalty.Drumming and Hoop Dancing More than 2,300 pancakes served by the Caravan Committee More than 12 participatingStampede volunteer committeesEndless smiles and memories'