The West At Its Best
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The volunteer spirit of Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne’s renowned celebration known for being the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration in the world, is impressive.
Held annually since 1897, the event lasts for 10 days each year in July and brings in more than 300,000 people to Cheyenne.
Four parades, held over a 20-block route, are staged during Cheyenne Frontier Days. This endeavor requires 2,000 volunteers to pull off.
Most of the action is centered on Frontier Park, where wagon drivers come from all over to pull the carriages in the parade. Some of the country’s top horse-drawn vehicles are on display each year.
The recurring theme of the parade is the history of transportation. In 2009, Frontier Days will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cheyenne fire department.
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Photo by Brian McCord
