On Feb. 23, hundreds of people gathered for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade which took place along the Ajo Highway, a half mile from Park Avenue. The parade, which first debuted back in 1925, is known as the largest non-motorized parade in the country. This year the parade had approximately 200 entries, featuring colorful floats, galloping horses, and unique entertainment from around the community.
A large group of horseback-riding parade participants trots down the street during the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 23 at Ajo Highway, a half mile east of Park Avenue. The parade featured western-themed floats and buggies, historic horse-drawn coaches, festive Mexican folk dancers, marching bands and outfitted riders.
