Photos: Float preparation for Tucson's 100th rodeo parade
The 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The parade will begin at South 12th Avenue and Drexel Road, proceed East on Drexel to Old Nogales Highway, then turn North, ending at Irvington Road.
This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Perla Contreras, an employee at RCD Demolition adds flower petals to the company float before the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Margo Susco, the community engagement coordinator with Tucson Police Departments ensures all flowers are tied down before the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
People adds finishing touches to their floats before the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Travis Strickland, an employee with Arizona Lotus Caliente Radio uses a metallic backdrop to decorate the company parade float, 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Jackie Cabrera, an employee with RCD Demolition decorates the company float with fake flower petals for the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Mike Ortiz, the Vice Commander of the Western District-1 Tucson Base adds paper flowers to the USSVI parade float before the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Anjelica Martinez hangs up paper flowers on the Pascua Yaqui Tribe parade float before the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year’s Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
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