Thousands of people pulled on their boots and put on their hats on Friday for the Stampede Parade, the premier event that will kick-off the Calgary Stampede.
The parade, featuring Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station, as Parade Marshal, will wind through many areas of the city that were completely submerged just two weeks ago.
Newly retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, rode a white horse named Jag, and tweeted a picture with the caption: "One horsepower - Jag and I are ready to ride!"
According to the Calgary Police, about 300,000 people attended the festivities.
There was some worry that the Parade wouldn't take place because of the flooding.
Many even believed that the whole Calgary Stampede would have to be cancelled because things wouldn't be cleaned up on time.
However, 'come hell or high water', work crews with the city and the Calgary Stampede have overcome and the show will go on as scheduled.
On Thursday, Nenshi called Calgary a community "that's stronger than it's ever been."
"Symbolically... us saying we're no longer in an emergency is a really big thing," said Nenshi. "For people to say, 'Alright, I can take a breath. It's not wrong for me to take a day off and enjoy the Stampede.'
"While we're working hard with our neighbours, we can take a day off to celebrate what makes the city great."
There are about 170 entrants taking part in the parade, which include floats and marching bands.
Many people who came to watch the parade set up as early as Thursday afternoon to secure their spots.
(With files from CTVNews.ca)
