First Flip breakfast unofficially kicks off Calgary Stampede season

As the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth gets ready to welcome thousands of visitors, Calgary Stampede events are kicking off around the city. The First Flip, an annual pancake breakfast marking the start of festivities for many, starts 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Premier Danielle Smith, Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the breakfast.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right