Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson, Arizona
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he Museum is proud to host The National Stagecoach & Freight-Wagon Association during their 11th Annual Conference meeting in Arizona March 15-18th, 2018.
On Friday, March 16, the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum will have the Association in the Museum.
To register for this event, please see the below documents.
REGISTRATION FORM TUCSON 2018 PAGE ONE
REGISTRATION FORM TUCSON PAGES 2,3
Agenda
The Parade Museum has acquired many of the farm and ranch implements previously owned by POWER FROM THE PAST, and are building new displays to accommodate them. Two of these pieces are a Corn Binder (John Deere) and a Manure Spreader (NEW HOPE), both wonderfully restored. There are 10 more pieces being added.
The display should be ready for the 2018 season. The Museum docents are excited to add these items to the tour. Make your plans to visit!
If you have a photo of this piece of equipment in use from your family, we’d love to see it and consider it for the Museum display.
Photos to come.
Curt Sullivan Sweepstakes Award
The League of Mexican American Women – Entry 225 *
Chairman’s Award
Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson – Entry 413 *
Judges Award
Modelos y Charros Regionales de Arizona – Entry 306
BEST MOUNTED WESTERN MALE
First Place – Flint Freeman- Entry 320
BEST MOUNTED WESTERN FEMALE
First Place – Laura Balderson and Chuy Louie – Entry 319
ROYALTY
First Place- Sierra Vista Riding Club Royalty- Entry 208
Second Place – Greenlee County Rodeo Royalty- Entry 401
MATCHED RIDING PAIR
First Place – Maken Family – Entry 112
Second Place – Cowgirls Against Cancer – Entry 407
FAMILY GROUP
First Place – Little Mexico Steakhouse – Entry 122*
Second Place – Caballos del Rancho de la Alegria y Rancho de la Herradura – Entry 218
WESTERN RIDING GROUP
First Place – Coronado National Forest – Entry 315
Second Place – El Paso County Sherriff’s Posse – Entry 221
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
First Place – De Vista Arizona Magazine – Entry 417 *
Second Place -La Poderosa 105.3 FM – Entry 115 *
CHARRO
First Place – Los Charros del Rincon – Entry 202
Second Place – Miss Latinoamerica Model Agency de Lourdes Garcia – Entry 318
AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN
First Place – Café Santa Rosa – Entry 128
Second Place – Chukut Kuk District – Entry 216
SINGLE TEAM HITCH
First Place – Willy and Keebler, driven by Bob Bruce; – Entry 309
Second Place – Steph’s Party Ponies – Entry 220
MULTIPLE TEAM HITCH
First Place – Wolverton Mountain Ranch – Entry 132
Second Place – Wells Fargo Bank – Entry 327
COLORFUL FLOAT
First Place – Tucson Masonic Lodge No. 4 – Entry 231
Second Place – Brookline College – Entry 310
CREATIVE FLOAT
First Place – Juan Cordova & Painted Horses – Entry 305
Second Place – El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center – Entry 404
HISTORICAL FLOAT
First Place – The League of Mexican American Women – Entry 225 *
Second Place – Desert Diamond Casino – Entry 120 *
BUGGY
First Place – Teen Challenge of Arizona Entry – 232 *
Second Place – Telemundo Tucson – Entry 403 *
4-H/FFA GROUP
First Place – Marana FFA – Entry 328
Second Place – Flowing Wells FFA – Entry 424
HISTORICAL
First Place – Tucson Mormon Battalion – Entry 228
Second Place – Tucson Fire Department – Entry 206*
COMICAL
First Place – Truly Nolan – Entry 408
Second Place – Jim Click Ford – Entry 321*
MUSIC
First Place – Tucson Boys Chorus – Entry 110*
Second Place – Arizona Lotus Corp. La Caliente/La Buena – Entry 224*
BAND
Bucky Steele Band Award – Tucson High School Marching 100 – Entry 400
Paul Grimes Band Award – Catalina Foothills High School – Entry 200
*Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum Committee Equipment
Jeannette Maré was born in South Africa and immigrated to the United States when sh
e was just a toddler. Her family moved to Tucson 40 years ago when her dad, a research veterinarian, accepted a faculty position at the University of Arizona. She became involved with 4-H, focusing on goats, market lambs, and breeding ewes. After graduating from Amphi High School, Jeannette studied linguistics and American Sign Language at the University of Arizona.
She became immersed in Deaf Culture and American Sign Language at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, a university for deaf students. Studying and living there was a life-changing experience where Jeannette acquired a deep appreciation for the diversity of human experience. After graduating with a Master’s degree in linguistics, Jeannette returned to Tucson and worked as a sign language interpreter and as faculty at the U of A teaching linguistics and interpreting.
Life as she knew it ended in March, 2002 when her nearly 3-year-old son, Ben, died suddenly and unexpectedly. From this tragedy she created a movement that is familiar to all of Arizona and many other areas of the country: Ben’s Bells.
Ben’s Bells was born out of the need to honor the kindness that was offered to Jeannette and her family after Ben’s death. On the first anniversary of Ben’s death, she and her family and friends hung out 400 Ben’s Bells, each with a written message to simply take it home and pass on the kindness. The ripple effect that followed was incredible.
For over a decade, Ben’s Bells has been infusing the practice of intentional kindness throughout our community. Tens of thousands of citizens are engaged with Ben’s Bells educational programming offered through their studios, schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. Ben’s Bells has become a beloved part of our southern Arizona culture and has spread nationally with studios in Phoenix and Newtown, CT, and the Kind Campus Program is used in hundreds of schools across the country.
Jeannette Maré is forever grateful to the Tucson community for caring for her and her family during the worst time of their lives. She is passionate about engaging with community and giving back in any way she can, knowing that we’re all in this together. The Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee is proud to have Jeannette Maré as the Grand Marshal of the 2017 Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Come celebrate the KICK OFF of the 2017 Tucson Rodeo & Parade Season! Featuring Live Music from Jack Bishop, Food, Raffle and Cash Bar. No advance tickets, pay at the door!! Bring family, friends and relatives! 21& Over!
If you want to invite your friends, share our facebook event. All are welcome!
2017’s theme focuses on the events that contributed to the growth of Tucson, and Southern Arizona, throughout the past centuries, and the continuing positive effects they’ve had on the present and future.
Video presentations trace the history of the Overland Mail Stagecoach route through Tucson that connected us to the east and west coast in the 1850s. Others present the importance of the Railroad in 1880 and the great aviation history in the early 20th century, and how these maintain an important part of today’s economy.
Another video highlights the history of the Rodeo Parade and Tucson Rodeo which were the foundations of Tucson’s tourist attractions in 1925. And there’s more.
All of this is surrounded by the terrific collection of over 100 horse-drawn vehicles from days gone by, which is why the PBS ‘ANTIQUES ROADSHOW’ featured this museum in its presentation in 2007.
The Museum opens Jan 2, 2017 and closes April 8, 2017*. Hours are 9:30 am – 3:30pm, Monday thru Saturday. Closed: SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS.
Adults: $10.00, Seniors: $7.00, Children: $2.00 and Military (and family) with ID, 50% discount. Tucson FUN BOOKS (Passports) are welcome here and are available for your purchase.
*Rodeo week Museum Dates & Hours: Feb. 18-22: 10:00AM -1:00 PM; Feb. 23 – Closed for Parade; Feb. 24-26: 10:00AM – 1:00PM, Monday Feb. 27 – Closed.
Re-Opens Feb 28, 2017 (Regular Hours).
Be certain to visit our website: www.TucsonRodeoParade.org
Don’t forget the 92nd TUCSON RODEO PARADE, February 23, 2017. Grandstand tickets are available at trpc@MSN.com. Or by calling 520-294-1280.
Thank you
CURT SULLIVAN SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
Miss LatinoAmerica & Charros Regionales de Arizona
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Little Mexico Restaurant
JUDGES AWARD
USSVI‐Tucson Base
20 BAND
Paul Grimes Performace Award – Catalina Foothills
Bucky Steele Marching Award – Flowing Wells High School
1 BEST MOUNTED WESTERN MALE
First Place – Flint Freeman
Second Place – Andrew C Revering
2 BEST MOUNTED WESTERN FEMALE
First Place – Laura Balderson and Chuy Louie
Second Place – Kelsie Grab
3 ROYALTY
First Place – Miss White Mountain Apache‐ Lillian Kay Lupe,
Miss White Mountain Apache Rodeo Queen‐ Zipporah Lupe
Second Place – Miss Arizona High School Rodeo Queen Alli McKibbin
4 MATCHED RIDING PAIR
First Place – The Maken Family
Second Place – Abriel Hernandez
5 FAMILY GROUP
First Place – Rancho de La Alegria & Rancho de la Herradura
Second Place – Vasquez Family Reunion
6 WESTERN RIDING GROUP
First Place – Coronado National Forest
Second Place – Desert Mountain Trail Riders
7 AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
First Place – De Vista Arizona Magazine
Second Place – La Molienda De La Mesa Imuris Sonora Mexico
8 CHARRO
First Place – Charros del Rincon
Second Place – Cuadra Sonora Service
9 AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN
First Place – Chukut Kuk District
Second Place – Tohono O’odham Nation
10 SINGLE TEAM HITCH
First Place – Willy & Keebler driven by Bob Bruce
Second Place – Midvale Park Neighborhood Association
11 MULTIPLE TEAM HITCH
First Place – Wells Fargo Bank
Second Place
12 COLORFUL FLOAT
First Place – El Rio Santa Cruz NHC, LLC
Second Place – The League of Mexican American Women
13 CREATIVE FLOAT
First Place – UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Second Place – Fry’s Food Store
14 HISTORICAL FLOAT
First Place – Boot Barn
Second Place – Vail Preservation Society
15 BUGGY
First Place – Perfil Social LLC
Second Place – Great Clips
16 4‐H/FFA GROUPS
First Place – Marana FFA
Second Place
17 HISTORICAL
First Place – Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail
Second Place – Pima County Sherrifs Department Assist Team
18 COMICAL
First Place – Truly Nolen
Second Place – GEICO
19 MUSIC
First Place – Western Music Association ‐ Arizona Chapter
Second Place – Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
The Grand Marshal for the 2016 Tucson Rodeo Parade, Chandler Warden, is a transplanted Californian who learned a love for Southern Arizona attending summer camps at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch. He moved to the Tucson area full time in 1993 and has since dedicated his time to supporting charitable organizations and causes in the area.
Over the years, Chandler has hosted a drive time radio show, worked in the cruise industry and for the Roaring Camp Railroad Tour Company. He worked for the California Department of Agriculture, and was Director of Tour Operations at Biosphere 2.
From his ranch in Marana Chandler oversees the charitable work of his family’s philanthropic organization, the Bert W. Martin Foundation. The Foundation has touched many worthwhile organizations. He worked with Arnold Palmer to help build the nation’s first children-only emergency and trauma center at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. His support of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum has resulted in the addition of the Warden Oasis Theater, the Warden Aquarium and the continuation of the Desert Ark program. Warden serves on the Board of Directors for the Desert Museum.
Chandler is a melanoma survivor and advocates for cancer research. He helped establish the Skin Cancer Institute at the Arizona Cancer Center, and continues to sit on the Board of Directors. Because of his work with the Skin Cancer Institute, you will now find free sunscreen stations at the Desert Museum, Reid Park Zoo, the Pima Air and Space Museum and the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Chandler’s philanthropy for other Southern Arizona organizations include Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tucson, El Rio Community Healthcare, The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Marana Community Food Bank, Therapeutic Riding of Tucson, KXCI Community Radio, U of A Student Veterans Affairs Program, and preservation of the Fox Theater, the Historic Rillito Race Track, and the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum. He was named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year in 2013 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Chandler feels that giving back to the community to create a better place to live and to protect and preserve our cultural treasures is a life’s necessity. His motto is “Protecting the vision, and honoring the privilege.” The Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee is proud to have Chandler Warden as the Grand Marshal of the 2016 Tucson Rodeo Parade.
CURT SULLIVAN SWEEPSTAKES AWARD – Nesbitt’s Historical Antique Fire Equipment
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD – Wolverton Mountain Ranch
JUDGES AWARD – Chukut Kuk District
BAND
Paul Grimes Outstanding Music Award – Catalina Foothills High School Band
Bucky Steele Outstanding Marching Band Award – Gadsden Elementary School District #32 Marching Band
BEST MOUNTED WESTERN MALE
First Place Andrew – C. Revering
BEST MOUNTED WESTERN FEMALE
First Place – Carol Jenning
ROYALTY
First Place – Benson Butterfield Rodeo Royalty
Second Place – Greenlee County Rodeo Royalty
MATCHED RIDING PAIR
First Place – Make Family
Second Place – Crazy Heart Ranch LLC
FAMILY GROUP
First Place – Sheldon Family and Friends
Second Place – The Gate Cowboy Fellowship
WESTERN RIDING GROUP
First Place – VFW Rangers Mounted Color Guard
Second Place – El Paso County Sheriff Posse
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
First Place – Megaza Live
Second Place – LM Media Arizona LLC Azteca
CHARRO
First Place – Los Charros del Rincon
Second Place – Miss Latino America & Charros
AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN
First Place – Chukut Kuk District
Second Place – Café Santa Rosa
SINGLE TEAM HITCH
First Place – HSL Properties
Second Place – KIIM FM
MULTIPLE TEAM HITCH
First Place – Wells Fargo Bank
Second Place – Bell Livestock Company
COLORFUL FLOAT
First Place – El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center
Second Place – Community Foods Bank Sponsored by TEP
CREATIVE FLOAT
First Place – Pinnacle Peak,Trail Dust Town and El Corral
Second Place – Tucson Parks & Recreation
HISTORICAL FLOAT
First Place – Alta Vista High School
Second Place – AZ Rangers Tucson Company
BUGGY
First Place – Great Clips
Second Place – Tucson Symphony Orchestra
4-H/FFA GROUPS
First Place SCD – Flowing Wells FFA & Marana FFA
HISTORICAL
First Place – Tucson Fire Department
Second Place – Old Pueblo Vintage Fire Brigade
COMICAL
First Place – Truly Nolen
Second Place – Arizona Hispanic Services, LLC
MUSIC
First Place – Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
