Handlers lead longhorn cattle up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade in downtown Denver on Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Jesus Arcos, 11, awaits the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade along 17th Ave Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)- Longhorn cattle head up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- National Western Stock Show Parade Grand Marshal Dr. Temple Grandin waves to onlookers along the parade route Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Young cowgirl Emi Johnson, 5, enjoys the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade along 17th Ave. Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Handlers lead longhorn cattle up 17th Ave in front of Union Station for the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Johnstown Saddle Club Jr. Princess Camila Gonzalez, 4, peeks through the fence in anticipation of the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- The Burlington Cougars marching band head up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- The Westernaires head up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- A horse with the Evergreen Rodeo Drill Team heads up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Young, masked cowboy, LJ Houseal, 4, sports a warm coat, American flag and a lollipop while watching the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Mikayla Enos, 5, with Triple D Ranch, rides Buddy, a 19-year-old miniature pony during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Big crowds for the the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Handlers lead longhorn cattle up 17th Ave in front of Union Station for the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Handlers lead longhorn cattle up 17th Ave in front of Union Station for the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Young cowboy Thiago Martinez, 1, enjoys the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade with family along 17th Ave Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Handlers lead longhorn cattle up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Big crowds along 17th Ave for the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- The Westernaires Precisionettes during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Handlers lead longhorn cattle up 17th Ave during the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade in downtown Denver on Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The National Western Stock Show Kick-off Parade stampeded through downtown Denver, Colorado on January 5, 2023. The stock show runs Jan. 7-22 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver.
