The Tucson Rodeo Parade, held as part of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, began in 1925 and is the largest non-mechanized parade in the United States. Here's a look back at the famous Tucson parade and its 97-year history.
1934 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along Congress Street.Arizona Daily Star
Little Cowpunchers riding in the 1939 Tucson Rodeo Parade. Victor Aros is in the front, left. Pete Aros is standing in the middle, the only one without a cowboy hat.Alicia Bustamante Meza The ever-popular Budweiser Clydesdales were in town in the 1940s for the Tucson Rodeo Parade. They made a stop at Jake's Liquor Store, located at the southeast corner of Meyer and Broadway. Jake's was owned by the Jacobs family. Edward C. Jacobs is second from left, and his dad, E.A. Jacobs, is third from left.Tucson Rodeo Parade heading north on Stone Avenue from Pennington Street in 1949. The historic Pioneer Hotel is at upper right.
Members of the U.S. 5th Calvary Troop A ceremonial regiment warms themselves by the fire before the 1976 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo ParadeA Las Vegas Casino stage coach entry passes by the"new" La Placita Village office complex on Church Avenue during the 1977 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Former Gov. Jack Williams, shown in the 1978 Tucson Rodeo Parade, is among the many dignitaries who have ridden in the"Maximilian coach." The century-old vehicle has been the subject of tall tales and controversy since it was acquired by the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee in 1932.It was a rainy and windy day in 1983 as the parade made its way along Pennington Street. Because of the tight quarters downtown, the route was moved to South Park Avenue in 1991.
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