The 93rd annual Tucson Rodeo Parade is today. Want to watch -- or avoid -- the parade? Here's what you need to know.
When: 9 a.m. on Feb. 22. Streets begin closing as early as 6:30 a.m. (South Sixth Avenue at 6:30 a.m., East Ajo Way at 7 to 7:30 a.m, South Park Avenue at 7:30 to 8 a.m., and East Irvington Road by 8:30 a.m.). Streets will reopen around 11:30 a.m. to noon.
Where: The parade route begins on East Ajo Way by the corner of South Fair Avenue. It goes east up Ajo, then turns south onto Park Avenue to Irvington Road, where it turns west. From there, the parade marches to Sixth Avenue. Then, north on Sixth Avenue to the North end of the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
Seating: Grandstand seating is available on Irvington Road for a fee ($10 for adults and $5 for children 12 or under). Seating can be purchased at ticket booths near the grandstands, in advance at the Rodeo Parade Office, or by calling 294-1280. Tickets must be picked up at the office before 5 p.m. on Feb. 21.
Entertainment: Arrive by 8 a.m. to catch live performances from Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus, Mariachi Atzlan and the Old Pueblo Brass Band by the grandstands, which open at 7 a.m.
Parking: Available at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds for $7, but be sure to arrive before it closes to traffic at 8:30 a.m. There will also be parking along the parade routeβs residential streets and some business areas.
Entries: This year the Grand Marshal is the Tucson Conquistadores. There are 124 entries riding this year.
