Photos: 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade
The largest non-mechanized parade in the United States celebrates it's 100 year anniversary this year.
The 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, part of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, is led by Grand Marshals, the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.Â
Aalon Baron, left, and Marlen Rodriguez perform with Grupo Folklorico Los Guerreros de Pueblo High School before the start of Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Event staff secures the route before the start of Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
The Door Church carries a plethora of flags in the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A lone cowboy leads the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus float during the 100th annual Rodeo Parade from the side of the road, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Desert View High School cheerleaders perform in the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A string of parade floats make their way down, South 12th Avenue, during the 100th annual Rodeo Parade, Feb. 20, 2025. The 100th annual Rodeo Parade is led by the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
A woman records the crowd with her phone from the Pride Mechanical float in the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A large paper mache woman walks with Pima Partnership Schools in Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
The Pride of Arizona marching band performs in Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025. The 100th annual Rodeo Parade is led by the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
A woman sends her greetings from Old Tucson during the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Families enjoy Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade from the side of the road, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Sahuaro High School color guard performs alongside the school’s marching band in the 100th annual Rodeo Parade from the side of the road, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
People wave from the Fry’s Food and Drug store float in the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A young cowgirl watches the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
The University of Arizona cheer team leads the Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025. The 100th annual Rodeo Parade is led by the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Grupo Folklorico Los Guerreros de Pueblo High School performs before the start of Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A woman waves from the Discover Tombstone float in the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A horse walks with red sparkly polish on it’s hooves for the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
People wave from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe parade float during the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Young parade goers smile as La Caliente plays live music during the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Tucson High School marching band performs during Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025. The 100th annual Rodeo Parade is led by the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
A young cowgirl waves to the crowd from the Pima Commitee family and friends wagon in Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
A girl walks with Pima Partnership Schools in Tucson’s 100th annual Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
La Caliente plays live music for the crowd in the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade, South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2025.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
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