RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle make their way down 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle unload from a trailer before marching through downtown along 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show with Western on Jan. 10, 2019 in DENVER.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostRodeo queens prepare to hand out flags along the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show with Western on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTeddy Dominick, 4, watches the annual National Western Stock Show Parade on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle unload from a trailer before marching through downtown along 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show with Western on Jan. 10, 2019 in DENVER.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostConstruction workers take a break to watch the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show with Western on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The parade goes along17th Street in downtown Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostConstruction workers joined in the fun to watch the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHundreds of people, floats, horses, donkeys, llamas and more took part in the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle, along with cowboy and ladies on horse back march through downtown along 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show with Western on Jan. 10, 2019 in DENVER.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle, along with cowboy and ladies on horse back march through downtown along 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show with Western on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNative American dancers perform on a float during the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNative American dancers perform on a float during the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe popular herd of Texas Longhorn cattle lead the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHundreds of people, floats, horses, donkeys, llamas and more took part in the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDana Crawford, this year's grand marshall of the parade, waves to the crowds from her carriage during the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up Tremont Place on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA beauty queen waves from a very large limousine during the annual National Western Stock Show parade as it heads up 17th street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver. The 113th annual stock show runs from January 12th through January 27th.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle make their way down 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLonghorn cattle make their way down 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe annual National Western Stock Show Parade heads down 17th Street on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostWomen on horseback make their way down 17th Street during the annual National Western Stock Show Parade on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
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Longhorn cattle make their way down 17th Street during the annual parade that kicks off the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.
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Longhorn cattle, along with cowboys and ladies on horse back, march through downtown along 17th Street during the annual National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade on Jan. 10, 2019 in Denver.


















