Stampede Parade

July 3, 2012

Cody, Wyoming

The Cody Stampede parade is a rare piece of Americana and true patriotism.

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This is one of the original tractors used in Yellowstone to build the roads.  It is still running on the original engine from 1901.

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It was all about the horses and riders

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The locals take their fine antiques cars and trucks out of the barn for the Stampede Parade.

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still about the horses and riders

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what is cooler than riding in the fire engine with the siren blaring at the crowd?

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and the cowgirls….

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waiting for the next act…ah the anticipation of this little cowboy.  A good time was had by all.

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