Photos: The 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade
The annual Tucson Rodeo Parade takes a new route in its 99th year, starting at South 12th Avenue and East Drexel Road.
Beginning in 1925, the Tucson Rodeo parade is now considered the largest Non-Motorized Parade in the United States.
Folklórico dancers perform during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A spectator takes a photo of the parade floats passing during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A group of spectators cheer loudly as the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy float passes by during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Cecilia Lopez, Miss Tohono O’Odham Nation Rodeo Queen 1st attendant 2024 waves to spectators of the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024. The annual Tucson Rodeo Parade takes a new route in its 99th year, starting at South 12th Avenue and East Drexel Road. Beginning in 1925, the Tucson Rodeo parade is now considered the largest Non-Motorized Parade in the United States.
The University of Arizona marching band performs in the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A woman wears white cowboy boots to watch the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
The Dominguez, Hurtado, and Hernandez families watch the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade from the bed of their truck, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Sunnyside High School cheerleaders get the crowd hyped up during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Two young women use blankets to keep warm before the start of the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade from the bed of their truck, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
University of Arizona cheerleaders kick off the beginning of the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade from the bed of their truck, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A woman points to the spectators as she rides in the City of South Tucson float in the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A young girl wears a colorful dress while she walks with the Pima Partnership Program float in the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A young boy waves to spectators from the Lloyd Construction float during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Four horses walk in a line during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A man dressed in cowboy attire directs the Horse Haven Equestrian and Boarding during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
People get loud as the Taco Giro float passes by during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Cam Juarez, an employee with the National Park Service talks to spectators during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Celeste Vasquez looks at her family as the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade comes to a close, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A young girl points to the all pink Boot Barn float during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Teen Challenge Arizona walks in the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A woman records Folklórico dancers performing in the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Ballet Folklorico performs during the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A woman wears an inflatable cow suit while she walks with the Desert Bloom Re-Leaf float in the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A University of Arizona baton twirler practices before the start of the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Spectators begin to shuffle out after the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
A group of cowboys ride down the street before the start of the 99th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros- Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2024.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness has made a second home out of Las Vegas, home of the annual National Finals Rodeo. But Tucson may as well be a third home, as the 10-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Bullfighter of the Year is a staple at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros — Tucson Rodeo.