Photos: Tucson's 101st annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo parade
The largest non-mechanized parade in the United States celebrates 101 years on Thursday morning.
The 101st annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, part of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, is led by Grand Marshal Chris Edwards, owner of Tucson Appliance Company.
Three kiddos express excitement while watching the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Catalina Foothills marching band performs during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
A young cowboy performs rope tricks during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Spectators enjoy the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade from the sidewalk, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Spectators enjoy the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade from the risers, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
A cowgirl wears a hat decorated with the phrase “Jesus Christ” during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Los Morritos del Norte performs during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
The Pride of Arizona huddles up before starting the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
El Rio health center waves to the crowd during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
A girl walks with Pima Partnership Schools during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade from the sidewalk, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Spectators enjoy the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Woody the Sheriff enjoys the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Spectators enjoy the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
The Pride of Arizona performs during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
A young cowboy watches the crowd from the Fry’s Grocery Store float, 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Performers line up before the start of the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Two horses wear braids during the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade to begin early Thursday morning, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
High school mariachi and folklorico groups perform before the 101st Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2026.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
