It’s time to bust out the rhinestones and cheetah print because Shania Twain just shared some major news on Instagram that has fans talking.
The country singer is adding yet another accomplishment to her resume as she gears up to be the parade marshal at this year’s Calgary Stampede held in Canada. The “That Don’t Impress Me Much” singer is sure to impress thousands as she leads the celebratory parade for this an iconic week filled with music, arts, and of course, a rodeo.
As a Canadian-born icon herself, Shania took to Instagram to announce the exciting news with a caption that reads, “Not only am I playing at the Saddledome on the first Saturday of Stampede, I’m honoured and excited to be this year’s Parade Marshal! 🤠 I’ll be riding through the streets of downtown Calgary on horseback to lead the 2025 @calgarystampede Parade on July 4th and I CAN’T WAIT!! Let’s go Calgary!”
The Calgary Stampede first began back in 1912 and has since grown into a ten-day event often called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Boasting one of the world’s largest rodeos, millions of visitors come to enjoy the sights, sounds, and Western heritage.
As one of the top-selling female country pop artist of all time, there’s no question how she earned this honor and fans are flooding the singer’s comments with messages like, “This is so epic 😍”, “Look at our queen doing Iconic Things! ✨🤠👑🫶🏻”, and “You are a LEGEND ❤️🔥❤️.”
Along with performing at the legendary event on July 5, Shania’s debut as Calgary Stampede’s parade marshal comes right before she kicks off her North American tour this summer. With memorable past parade marshals like Kevin Costner, Walt Disney, Christopher Reeve, and Bing Crosby, it’s clear that Shania is in good company when it comes to being a part of Calgary Stampede history.
“With just 100 days until the parade rolls through the streets of downtown Calgary, there’s no better way to mark the occasion than by welcoming Shania Twain as our 2025 parade marshal,” said president and chair of the Calgary Stampede board Stuart O’Connor. “As a Canadian icon who has captivated audiences worldwide, Shania embodies the grit, passion, and celebration that defines the Stampede.”
Honestly, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
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