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Photos: The 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade
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Photos: The 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade

  • Feb 24, 2018
  • Feb 24, 2018 Updated Mar 27, 2018

Photos of the 2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade. 

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Miss Latinoamerica participants march down Park Avenue during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Mariachi Inspiration from Tucson and Escarmuzas de Aguo Prieta and during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

El Rio Neighborhood Center float during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus shows their roping skills during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Kids munch on snacks prior to the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A young rodeo fan perches her stuffed horse for a better view during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Fry's Food and Drug entry during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Desert View High School Marching Band bass drums march during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The National Park Service during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Benson Butterfield Rodeo Queen rides by during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Smokey the Bear waves during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

U.S. National Forest Service ranger guides pack mules during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Casino del Sol mariachis wave at the crowd during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

USA National Miss entry during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Arizona Heritage Horse entry during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Spectators wave at horse riders during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Col. Chad Baletti from Davis-Monthan AFB during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Catalina Foothills High School marching band dances during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Buena High School marching band during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Riderless horse in honor of Bill Gourley during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Kids bundle up in the chilly morning before the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Kids play with souvenirs from a street vendor during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A few parade-goers hold their dog back from barking at a passing horse during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A young rodeo fan munches on some morning cotton candy during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A stray dog steals the show during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Tucson Rodeo Parade and Museum float during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Spectators wait for floats to pass by during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

2018 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Willy and Keebler, two mini horses, pull the stage built by Bob Bruce during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The stage coach from Old Tucson during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Pride of Arizona Marching Band during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A line of horse riders at the start of the parade during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Spectators during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Horses at the turn at Park and Irvington during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Horsing around beforehand during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Spectators bundled up in the cold during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Tohono O'Odham Nation Rodeo Queen hollers at the crowd during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Catalina Foothills High School marching band dances during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Truly Nolen stage coach during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Kids wave from the Little Mexico Restaurant float during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Cuddling up on a cold morning during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A rodeo marshal tries to corner a stray dog at the start of the parade during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. at Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Spectators during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Kids have the hats and chairs in place during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Ajo Way on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Flowing Wells Caballero cheerleaders carry the parade sign as they head south on Park Avenue during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Keyan Dickson, left, and cousin Logan Childs dig in to homemade breakfast burritos before the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Vicenta Bustamante, 2, and brother Hecistian, 6, get assistance from mom Georgia Campuzano in bundling up against the cold before the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Denise Lopez wraps her daughter Kenzie, 5, in a blanket for her first-ever rodeo parade viewing before the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

A stray dog tries to get in on the action during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Little Mexico Restaurant float during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Big Brothers and Big Sisters float riders wave to the crowd during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Smokey the Bear greets parade viewers near Irvington Road and Park Avenue during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

Models y Charros Regionales de Arizona march during the 2018 Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 22, 2018.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade

The street sweepers clean up all the horse pee and droppings during the Tucson Rodeo Parade on Park Ave. near Irvington Road on Feb. 22, 2018.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

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