Thursday, January 14, 2010

send in the cows

Tuesday, I made my way to downtown Denver to watch the annual National Western Stock Show parade. The stock show comes to town every January and we usually find a way to attend the rodeo and walk around to view the exhibits. We've done this for the last 20 years that we've lived here. But the one thing we have never done is to attend the parade that kicks off the yearly event.

So it was a real treat for me to be able to enjoy a mild weather day watching cowboys and livestock walk the streets that are normally inhabited with cars and buses. The smiles and waves from children lining the streets warmed my heart even more than the 60+ degree reading on the thermometer.

Here's just a few pictures I took while enjoying the parade.

8 comments:

Mommy, I'm Home said...

I really need to go to the parade next year. I've never been either...

Momma Roar said...

What fun!!!

Karen said...

Thanks for the pictures, they're great! I've never been to the parade either, in fact don't even think about it until after it's and I see it on the news. I would love to see it.

Short Stop said...

LOVE the pictures! Looks like a great time. Bet the boys would love it.

MightyMom said...

awesomeness

Just Mom said...

I LOVE THESE PHOTOS!


I also love that you're getting nice weather. :-D

Melissa said...

I love parades!! It's so fun :) Glad you got to go this year!

mom said...

There's something about a parade. I love the little girl on the right with a cowboy hat.