Each and every year, people from all over come to Cody, Wyoming for the annual Stampede Parade which is held on July 3rd and 4th to celebrate America’s Independence Day.
The Cody Stampede Parade is know the world over for being one of the best parades to attend, not only in the state, but the country, over the July 4th holiday. For many decades, thousands of spectators have lined Sheridan Avenue in downtown Cody to observe this magnificent spectacle. There are two parades that occur annually on July 3rd and 4th at 9:30 am. There is also a Kiddies parades which is held each July 2nd at 10 am and runs in the opposite direction on Sheridan Avenue from the regular parade route.
The Grand Marshal is always an important position in the parade as he or she kicks off and leads the parade every year. This year, the person who will lead the long procession of floats, fire trucks, marching bands and businesses will be Bill Smith who is famous in rodeo circles and was raised in Cody.
Mack Frost, President of the Stampede Parade Committee, who made the announcement on KODI’s “Partyline,” says it was an easy choice to make out a long list of suggestions because of Smith’s history not only in Cody but also because “he fits the theme of this year’s parade perfectly.” The theme, determined by the Parade Committee, will be “Living in the Wild, Wild West” and will feature Native Americans, Cowboys on horseback and many other “Wild West” features.
The Cody Stampede Parade is on July 3rd and 4th on Sheridan Avenue from the Cody Chamber of Commerce down to Wells Fargo Bank and starts at 9:30am sharp.
Make sure you’re listening to KODI for coverage of the parade both days.
