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Originally Posted by Daradon
Heh yeah, don't get me wrong. I love the Stampede and I think it's very important for the city. I'm just really disappointed with the whole 100 year anniversary plans. It's really no different than the usual years.
For me it's always more about the city and people. I like the added bustle, I like the party goers and even the tourists. I like the added street performers and the general vibe downtown. I like the business parties and casual work days. I like the flapjack breakfasts and the BBQ lunches. I like that you have many excuses to be drunk by noon, hah! I haven't been to the actual grounds in 4 years or so, though I think I'll check them out again this year.
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To me this is exactly what's fantastic about this year... they're not trying to change it. They've amped it up a touch (more fireworks, garth brooks etc) but at it's core it's still very much Stampede... warts & all.