The “Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West” launches with a 10-day, action-packed western celebration Thursday, June 16. It goes through Saturday, June 25, and a complete 2016 Reno Rodeo schedule is available at www.renorodeo.com/events.
The annual rodeo parade is now going through Midtown instead of downtown.
It will head north on Virginia Street from Arroyo through Midtown up to Liberty Street.
Its begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18. All are welcome to watch or participate.
This parade will feature cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, community groups and three “Young Gun” Grand Marshals; Billy Paganetti of the Peppermill Reno and Western Village, Anthony Carano of Eldorado Resorts and David Farahi of the Atlantis.
The 2016 Reno Rodeo parade will also be the location to register for the bonus round of Mutton Bustin’ set for Kids’ Day, with 100 extra Mutton Bustin’ spots up for grabs.
Parade applications are by June 1 and are available at www.renorodeo.com/events/2016/