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Entertainment Magazine: Tucson: Events: Tucson Rodeo & Parade
The Tucson Rodeo Days and Parade 2012
Tucson's Rodeo days are near. La Fiesta de los Vaqueros - the Celebration of the Cowboys - returns in February 2012 for its 87th season. Two major events make up La Fiesta de los Vaqueros: the Tucson Rodeo and Tucson Rodeo Parade. Center stage is the Tucson Rodeo with six rodeo performances: February 18-26, 2012.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is hosted by the nonprofit Tucson Rodeo and Tucson Rodeo Parade Committees. A portion of the rodeo proceeds benefits community groups including the University of Arizona Foundation scholarship fund and local Lion’s and Rotary Clubs.
The Tucson Rodeo
Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19, 2012
Thursday & Friday, February 23-26, 2012
 Every year since 1925, the Tucson Rodeo attracts ltens of thousands of locals and visitors from all over the world to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
Schools close on the Thursday and Friday of rodeo week so families can enjoy the festive parade and rodeo traditions.
As one of the top 25 rodeos on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) calendar, the Tucson Rodeo attracts the sport’s current and former world champions, all vying for a share of tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. More Tucson Rodeo 2012 Events.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM
Since 1925, the The Tucson Rodeo Parade has been a part of Tucson, Arizona history.
A treasured tradition of rodeo week, the Tucson Rodeo Parade is billed as the largest non-motorized parade in the world.
An estimated 200,000 spectators line the parade route, watching over 150 western-theme floats and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and musicians.
The parade route begins at Ajo Way and Park Avenue. Entrants travel south on Park Avenue, west onto Irvington Road and north on Sixth Avenue where they return to the Rodeo Grounds. The route is approximately 2.5 miles in length.
(Photo: Tucson Rodeo Parade in downtown Tucson, Arizona 1963. Photo by Bertram Zucker).
Read more about the Tucson Rodeo Parade for 2012.
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum open to public
The Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum is open through April 2012 with new exhibits, ADA access and updated bathroom facilities.
Walk among over 125 horse-drawn vehicles and the great displays featuring life as it was in late-1800 Tucson.
Hours: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Closed Sundays and holidays, except for privately arranged tours. Minimum donation requested of $5.00 per adult. Children under 16 are free. More information on the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum.
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The Tucson Boys Chorus named 2012 Tucson Rodeo Grand Marshal
The Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee typically honors individuals as its Grand Marshal. This year the Parade Committee is honoring a Tucson institution. The Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee typically honors individuals as its Grand Marshal. This year, the Parade Committee is honoring a Tucson institution. Read more about the Tucson Boys Chorus.
Read about previous Tucson Rodeo Parade Grand Marshals.
TUCSON RODEO VIDEOS:
Tucson Rodeo
4823 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85734
Phone: (520) 741-2233 or (800) 964-5662
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Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum
Author: Paul L Grimes. Full of historical photos this 176 page book plus appendices tells the tales and stories of "La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade." Published by Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee (1991), Read more about the Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum .
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