National Western Stock Show Parade

Thursday, January 5, 2023
12:00 PM  1:30 PM
Denver’s Union Station1701 Wynkoop StreetDenver, CO, 80202

The sight of over 40 Longhorn cattle walking through the streets of downtown Denver can only mean one thing…it’s Stock Show time!  The perfect picture opportunity, catch the Varsity Red Team riders and Harness team as they represent Westernaires in Denver’s most unique parade experience.

The National Western Stock Show kick-off parade is a sight to see.  On this one afternoon in January, the streets of downtown Denver are lined with boots, chaps and cowboy hats to celebrate Colorado’s western traditions and the iconic National Western Stock Show. Kids, families, business men and women get to step back in time and see a true western cattle drive with horses, cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands and floats.

The parade route begins at Denver’s Union Station and runs up 17th Street, concluding at 17th & Glenarm.  The parade begins at 12:00PM.  Streets tend to fill up quickly, so we recommend arriving early for optimal parade viewing.

New this year: starting at 11:30AM, the first-ever Stock Show Fair at McGregor Square, with photo ops with a Brahma bull from Kodiak Ranch, McNicholas Miniatures therapy horses, Colorado Fiddlers, western royalty, a food market, and so much more.

And gallop into the Mug Shoppe to get your Mane tamed!