Feb 20, 2025 9:00 AM –12:00 PM

Tucson Rodeo Parade

The Tucson Rodeo Parade is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2025! The Tucson Rodeo Parade has grown from humble beginnings as a ploy to attract tourists to the region to the World's Longest Non-Motorized Parade, with surrounding rodeo festivities (La Fiesta de los Vaqueros) stretching over 9 days! The parade features western-themed floats and buggies, historic horse-drawn coaches, festive Mexican folk dancers, marching bands, and outfitted riders.

The parade starts at 9 AM on Thursday, February 20th. Grandstand seating is available for purchase, and viewing areas on both sides of the street along the parade's route is available free of charge.

The parade starts at Drexel Rd. & 12th Ave., turns north onto Nogales Hwy, and ends at Irvington Rd. Grandstand seating is available at Drexel Rd. & Liberty Ave. for $16.78 for adults and $11.63 for children 12 and under (both prices include fees). Viewing along the parade route is available free of charge. Visit the parade's website for more information on the new route, parking information, and how to get to the parade route!

Check out our guide of the history of the Rodeo and Rodeo Days!

Mapped location of Tucson Rodeo Parade
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The Tucson Rodeo Parade originated in February 1925. At that time, it preceded the Tucson Rodeo and was a one-day event, both of which were conceived with the thought that they could benefit Tucson’s economy by attracting tourists. The plan worked! Now, 99 years later, both are going strong, with the Rodeo Parade being the World's Largest Non-Motorized Parade Not long after the first parade and rodeo, the group that was formed to present both the Parade and Rodeo began acquiring horse-drawn vehicles. Since 1925, the Parade Committee has acquired over 125 vehicles, most of which were donated....
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