The 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade headed down Park Avenue and Irvington Road today. The first parade was in 1925. It has long been known as the longest non-motorized parade in the United States.
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Riders from Charros del Rincon show their roping skills at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The University of Arizona Rodeo Club was the color guard for the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade
A little girl takes the low view to watch the parade travel down S. Park Ave. during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 20, 2020.
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The start of the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
World War II veterans were the Grand Marshals of the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Pride of Arizona Marching Band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Mayor Regina Romero and Tucson City Council members and employees at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Riderless horse in memory of Dave Mathews at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Pueblo High School marching band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Miss Latinoamerica de Lourdes Garcia models in charro dress at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Sierra Tucson float at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Catalina Foothiills High School marching band dances in the street at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Tucson Police Department floating, including WW II veteran and retired TPD Officer Chuck Glickman, left, at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
U.S. Navy veterans from the USS Tucson submarine at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A U.S. Navy photographer runs down Park Ave. to catch up to his group at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The U.S. Navy Region Southwest Band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Young girls on the Modelos Y Charros de Arizona float are having trouble keeping their energy up near the end of the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The KLPX radio station float at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Sunnyside High School marching band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Benon Pony Express riders at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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U.S. Forest Service firefighters at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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Mormon Battalion at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Old Tucson Studios float at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Tucson High School marching band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Mountain View High School band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Desert View High School marching band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Canyon del Oro High School marching band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The Sabino High School marching band at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Wranglers hurry to the aid of a horse in distress at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Willy & Keebler Mini Horse Team at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A squad of street sweepers from the City of Tucson make up the rear at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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The National Park Service at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A member of the Tombstone Junior ROTC twirls his pooper scooper at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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A participant with the Cafe Santa Rosa and Banquet float performs a rope trick as they make their way down S. Park Ave during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 20, 2020.
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The Fox Theater float travels down S. Park Ave. during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 20, 2020.
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Jeremiah Estrada, 8, still manages a wave while hiding from the sunshine during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade
Sitting on the roof is a truck gives a great view of the parade during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
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A participant with the Tucson Boys Chorus float performs some rope tricks during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
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Participants on the 92.1 y 95.7 La Caliente Radio float perform live music as they make their way down S. Park Ave during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 20, 2020.
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Members of the Catalina Foothills marching band perform during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade
Serraphina Jackson, 4, peers over the barrier to watch the floats during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
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Spectators take photos of the parade and watch behind barriers during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along Ajo Way on February 20, 2020.
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Members of the Pueblo High School marching band walk in the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of the Pueblo High School cheer squad march in the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
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The Taco Giro float makes its way down Ajo Way during the annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 20, 2020.
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Carla Pinkney, far left, shoots video as the parade starts along Ajo Way during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 20, 2020.
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World War II Veterans were the Grand Marshals for the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade
Eric Dominguez serves up some egg and chorizo breakfast burritos before the start of the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020. Dominguez says he and his son camped out the night before of the parade to keep a prime spot for watching.
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Jadin Kloos, 10, relaxes with her teddy bear, Skittles, in the back of a pickup truck before the start of the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade along S. Park Ave. on February 20, 2020.
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Two girls play before the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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A girl clutches her toy pony before the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A Tucson Police officer gets a "low five" from a young fan before the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
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A girl gets her new pink cowboy hat at the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 20, 2020.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Jd Gomez, 13, sits on the curb to watch parade floats during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along N. Ajo Way, E. Park Ave. and N. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Jesus Orantez, center, 3, laughs with family members while pretending to ride a horse during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along N. Ajo Way, E. Park Ave. and N. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Rodeo parade fans sit and wait on the side of S. Park Ave. prior to the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A Tucson Rodeo Parade Marshall informs rodeo parade fans to back away from the curb for the City of Tucson street cleaning crew at the end of the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
While dressed up as Sheriff Woody from a Toy Story, Lance Burrell, 5, plays with bubbles during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Adrian Nunez, 11, wears a ball cap with the words "Cowboy Up" during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Garrett Myers, uses a cowboy hat to keep the sun out of his eyes during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members in the La Picosa band perform on 92.1 and 95.7 La Caliente Radio float during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Rodeo parade fans and participants walk S. Park Ave. looking for an open space before the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of the Tucson High School Band perform during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Two rodeo parade fans watch as houses pull floats during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Melissa Morales, center, takes a selfie with her father Arnold Morales, left, and mother Mary Morales during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A tuba player with the Desert View High School's Pride of the Jaguars band performs during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Sonia Garcia, 7, waves to the different floats during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A young boy wearing cowboys boots waits near the curb before the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A Tucson Rodeo Parade Marshall rides a horse down S. Park Ave. before the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The University of Arizona Pride of Arizona Marching Band snare line performs during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A young boy dressed in a cowboy hat watches as parade floats pass by on E. Irvington Rd. during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Kaylani Morales, 3, stares at the camera while waving at parade floats with her family during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of the HSL Properties float wave to rodeo parade fans during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A vaquero with the Charros del Rincon float perform rope tricks for rodeo parade fans during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A member of the Tucson Saddle Club walks a miniature horse during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Members of the El Rio Health float wave to rodeo parade fans during the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
The City of Tucson street clean up crew clean up horse manure off E. Irvington Rd. following the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Parade on February 19, 2020. Thousands of people sat along E. Ajo Way, S. Park Ave. and E. Irvington Rd. to watch 126 floats in attendance for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.
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Each day of rodeo action from the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo and the Tucson Rodeo Parade, plus some black and white archive p…
Thursday's parade had 126 entries, from riding groups to bands to wagons sponsored by local companies.