Photos: 2022 Tucson Rodeo Parade returns after pandemic pause
The 2022 Tucson Rodeo Parade, typically attended by thousands of people, is the nation's longest non-motorized parade dating back to 1925.
The route goes along Park Ave. from Ajo Way to Irvington Road, then west to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
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A brightly colored Taco Giro float heads down S. Park Ave. while other floats and groups follow during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Brianda Zavala, 10, is bundled up in her Dora The Explorer blanket and her cowgirl hat and boots while waiting for the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade to start in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of The Tucson Boys Chorus wave to parade attendees during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Julian Ramirez, 6, waves to a group of horses walking by during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of the Estrellas en Arizona float wave and cheer towards rodeo attendees while holding the national flag of Mexico during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
A family with matching pink cowboy hats watches as Sunnyside's marching band performs along E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Arizona Women's Basketball Head Coach and 2022 Tucson Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall Adia Barnes and Arizona forward Cate Reese wave to attendees during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
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Early attendees to the Tucson Rodeo Parade walk past a vehicle with their engine running along S. Park Ave. before the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
A child tries to shield the sun from their eyes while watching the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade along E. Irvington Rd. in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
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Tucson Rodeo Attendees smile and record while someone dressed as a clown walks during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade along E. Irvington Rd. in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Tucson Rodeo attendees wave while the Submarine Veterans of Tucson float rides down E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Audriana Gutierrez, 5, bundled in jackets, blankets and her cowgirl hat, sits near a portable heater while eating string cheese along S. Park Ave. before the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
While wearing a mask and cowboy hat, Jayden Turner, 17, watches floats head down E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
People sitting in the UnitedHealthcare float smile while heading down E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Miss Rodeo Logan County Queen Tobi-Beth Erickson wears chaps decorated with saguaro cacti while heading down E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Rodeo parade attendees watch while the city street cleaners pick up horse droppings along E. Irvington Rd. following the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of the San Xavier Cooperative Farm float wave to Rodeo Parade attendees while heading down E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
Giovanna Blunenkron, 7, smiles after receiving a new cowgirl hat before the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
A Rodeo Parade attendee records El Rio Health Center's float along E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
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Rodeo Parade attendees wave to Hairmosa Salon's float during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade along E. Irvington Rd. in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
97th Tucson Rodeo Parade
A child drinks their Capri Sun in a pack of Rodeo Parade attendees on the corner of E. Irvington Rd. and S. Park Ave. before the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
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Tucson Rodeo Parade Marshalls walk along the corner of S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. during the 97th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
The Tucson Rodeo Parade returned Feb. 24 after the 2021 parade and rodeo were postponed.