Bring
the family and friends for some old-time fun – horses, floats,
bands – and help the judges decide on this year’s Overall
Crowd Pleaser.
As
always, we need a WAGON LOAD OF VOLUNTEERS, so if you haven’t
decided how to spend a few hours this rodeo season, give us a holler
and join up. It is lots of fun and well worth your time. And it’s
easy to volunteer – you can even do it online.
You
can also register your entry for the parade and pay online. The Parade
entry deadline is June 6, 2010. Entry form, proof of vehicle insurance,
signed liability waiver and payment must be received by this date. A
late fee of $10 will be applied. Space is limited, so sign up today!!
The
Evergreen Rodeo Parade begins the fun of rodeo weekend
in Evergreen. Each year, up to 100 marching bands, floats, horses, carriages,
antique cars and farm equipment pass by the lake and through downtown
Evergreen. Local friends join with entries from the entire Front Range.
Our judges will award first through third places and a cash prize to
the biggest crowd pleaser.
Check
out this site to see how you can VOLUNTEER
to be part of the Parade activity as well!
The
Kiwanis is hosting a pancake breakfast starting at 7am before the parade.
It's the most important meal of the day, so come early to eat some pancakes
and stake out your seat!
Come
early to downtown for the Main Street Celebration! Festivities begin
at 9:00am with bucking bull rides, pony rides for the kids, square dancing
demos, and music from The Original Cow Boy Band! Enjoy fabulous food,
drinks and store sales. Hosted by the Evergreen
Downtown Business Association.
Be sure to check out the Rodeo Weekend 10%
Military Discount Participants.
The road through downtown Evergreen will be closed from 9:30 until the
last float has made its way through the entire parade route. On-street
parking downtown will not be available until after the parade. Please
allow ample time to walk to the parade route and to make a leisurely
exit. Car pooling is recommended.
Gates for the Saturday Rodeo performance open at 11 and the rodeo begins
at 2:00 p.m. The Sunday Rodeo performance is also at 2:00 p.m. Tickets
can be purchased at the parade.
Evergreen
Rodeo Parade Salutes our Military Troops is this year’s
theme. Prizes will be awarded, so pull out all the stops!
To
contact us CLICK HERE
The
Parade route is the same as in 2009. It will begin at the junction of
Highway 74 and Upper Bear Creek Road [Lakepoint] and run past Evergreen
Lake, through downtown and end at Meadow Drive [Bradley’s gas
station].
PARADE
PARKING INFORMATION
Handicapped
Parking is available at the Church of the Transfiguration at the intersection
of Hwy. 74 and Meadow Drive.
Parking
for participants - Entries only on Frontage Road.
No drop-offs or parking along the C-74 frontage road staging area or
in business parking lots between Christ The King Church and Troutdale.
Special needs/handicapped parking at Christ the King Church.
General parking for those riding or walking in the parade will be provided
at lots around Safeway, Montessori School [Troutdale] and along Troutdale
road.
Horse
Trailer Parking Map
Tossing
candy or any other items is prohibited throughout the Parade route.
Candy and other items may be passed to the crowd by walking pedestrians
only.
All
motor vehicles in the Parade must have current insurance. Please provide
proof of insurance with your entry form.
All
entrants must sign and return the liability waiver on the entry form.
