Annual Calgary Stampede opens in Canada (1/4)

A scene from Canada's Calgary Stampede, known as the country's biggest and booziest annual party. The Stampede, which started on Thursday and runs through until July 14, draws tourists from around the world for its rodeo and chuckwagon races. (Photo: China News Service/Yu Ruidong)

A scene from Canada's Calgary Stampede, known as the country's biggest and booziest annual party. The Stampede, which started on Thursday and runs through until July 14, draws tourists from around the world for its rodeo and chuckwagon races. (Photo: China News Service/Yu Ruidong)

A scene from Canada's Calgary Stampede, known as the country's biggest and booziest annual party. The Stampede, which started on Thursday and runs through until July 14, draws tourists from around the world for its rodeo and chuckwagon races. (Photo: China News Service/Yu Ruidong)

A scene from Canada's Calgary Stampede, known as the country's biggest and booziest annual party. The Stampede, which started on Thursday and runs through until July 14, draws tourists from around the world for its rodeo and chuckwagon races. (Photo: China News Service/Yu Ruidong)