Academy Award winning actor Kevin Costner named 2022 Calgary Stampede parade marshal
“We are excited to welcome Kevin Costner to help kick off the return of the Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 8,” said Steve McDonough, president and chairman of the Calgary Stampede board.“What he represents, through his work and organic love of the modern west, is paralleled in the essence and values of the Calgary Stampede.”2022 Calgary Stampede midway food revealed – May 17, 2022
There have been a few other parade marshals in years past with connections to Hollywood, including Bing Crosby , Walt Disney and William Shatner . The 2022 Calgary Stampede Parade will also welcome third-generation rancher John Scott as honourary parade marshal. Scott’s company John Scott Productions is also heavily involved in the local film industry. For more than 50 years, the company has showcased southern Alberta on the small and big screens.
John Scott Productions has been part of seven Oscar-winning films. Scott himself is also a horse wrangler, stunt coordinator and horse and livestock supplier.The Calgary Stampede also wants to recognize the past two parade marshals, who were selected as representatives despite the absence of a full parade over the last two years. Katari Right Hand and Filipe Masetti Leite will both be riding in this year’s parade.The 2022 Calgary Stampede Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 8.
Officials with the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth are promising a pre-pandemic event at this year’s Calgary Stampede.
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