CBC Sports is the home of the Calgary Stampede.

Click on the video player above on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. MT to watch the Stampede Parade.

Hosted by Canadian Olympian Kelly VanderBeek and CBC Sports commentator Craig McMorris, along with CBC Calgary's Angela Knight, the parade marks the official start to the festivities.

Stay up to date on all the action with our live blog showcasing tweets from CBC personalities and Stampede fans.

Join the conversation by tweeting us at @cbcsports with the hashtag #Stampede2017.