Tucson: Tucson Rodeo and Parade

Tucson Rodeo & Parade 2008
83rd La Fiesta de los Vaqueros

Humberto Lopez named 2008 Grand Marshal

A self-made man, Humberto Lopez has washed dishes, dig ditches, worked fields, bagged groceries, and became one of the most recognized members of Tucson's business and non profit communities.

Lopez is recognized as the Tucson Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal for 2008 because he is a mentor, a leader, and a contributor to the community.

When Lopez was 12, his father died unexpectedly and his world changed dramatically. Both his mother and Lopez, who was the oldest of six children, went to work to support the family. Years of poverty followed.

He soon learned that the best way to escape the life of pverty was through education. His success came through hard work, perserverance and life lessons from family.

Today, Humberto holds two Public Accountant Certifications and a Bachelor's degree. He is president and co-founder of HSL Properties Inc, which deals primarily in the purchase, investment and development of real estate. He is active in community events, fundraisers and service organizations.

Museum Fundraiser

An opportunity to win a new 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt by purchasing tickets for $25 each or 5 for $100. This is a limited production update of the famous Mustang used by Steve McQueen in the film "Bullitt" released 40 years ago. The drawing is Feb. 11, 2008. Call 520-294-1280 for information. Read more...

Rodeo Tickets on Sale

The 2008 Tucson Rodeo, held from February 16-24, 2008, features six rodeos. The top 12 cowboys and cowgirls from the Saturday-Saturday rodeo performances return on Sunday, Feb. 25 for Championship round.

Current and former World Champions will compete in one of the top rodeos in North America.

The Tucson Rodeo purse plus entry fees equal over $290,000 in total prize money. The Tucson Rodeo is ranked in the top 20 professional rodeos in North America based on prize monies.

PRCA Rodeo: bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, women's barrel racing and bull riding.

Slack for steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping on Feb. 18-19 is open to the public. $5 general admission. Tickets available at the gate only.

Free admission for school groups (no reservations necessary). Parking is free. There is no slack for roughstock events (bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding). Slack does not include any entertainment features.

Special events at 12:30 p.m. each day of the Tucson Rodeo include children's Dodge Mutton Bustin' and the Justin Junior Rodeo. More schedule information, parking, tickets information, etc.

TUCSON RODEO & PARADE
2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

February 16-24, 2008

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PARADE: Thurs., Feb 21, 2008, 9AM

RODEO: February 16-24th

FUNDRAISER: Win a 2008 Ford Mustang! Drawing is Feb. 11, 2008.

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The Tucson Rodeo Parade

The 2008 Parade is on February 21, 2008. The parade route begins at Park Ave. and Ajo Way; proceeds south on Park to Irvington Road; proceeds west on Irvington Road to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds at S. 6th Ave. Route is one and one-half mile long. Over 200 non-motorized entries are featured. Read more...

The Tucson Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Inc.

Link directly to the Tucson Rodeo Box Office to purchase tickets online. For more information call (520) 741-2233, or 1-800 964-5662.

Information for the 2009 Tucson Rodeo and Paradew will be posted when available.

Former Surgeon General Carmona chosen as 2007 Grand Marshal

In a "roast style" presentation, former U.S. General Surgeon, and Tucson hero, Richard H. Carmona, was selected as the 2007 Grand Marshal of the 82nd Tucson Rodeo Parade.

Dr. Carmona, who finished his term as 17th Surgeon General of The United States, now serves as the Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch and the CEO of the Canyon Ranch Health Division.

Originally trained in general and vascular surgery after medical school, Dr. Carmona began a second career in public health that propelled him to receive unanimous confirmation by the Senate in 2002 as theSurgeon General. Dr. Carmona also served as the Pima County Sheriff's Department surgeon and deputy sheriff.

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