Saturday, July 16th

11 AM Downtown Nampa Streets

The Snake River Stampede Rodeo Parade will officially kick off the rodeo week's festivities Saturday, July 16th in downtown Nampa.

The Snake River Stampede Rodeo Parade, one of the largest all-horse drawn parades in the nation, is a longstanding tradition in Nampa, dating back to the early 1920's. One of the Stampede's trademarks is the stage coach which is an authentic mud wagon coach used just after the turn of the 20th century on a route between Silver City and Murphy.

Riding clubs from all over the Northwest will be present, with an expected attendance of over 400 participants. The parade route begins on Sixth Avenue South and winds through town past the Civic Center and City Hall. Click on the link below for a printable parade route map.

Come be a part of the 94nd Annual Snake River Stampede - The Wildest, fastest Show on Earth!

Anyone with a horse and a bit of nostalgia is encouraged to participate. Individuals need no application. If you are interestedin joining as an organization this page will get you started with entry form, guidlines, and a map of the route which includes parking and unloading areas. Parade participants will receive a free pass to the rodeo.

For safety reasons, we do not allow drills or anything that might stop or slow the parede. It is very important that we keep the parade together without gaps since gaps encourage automobile drivers to try to dart through the parade line.

There are no motorized vehicles allowed in the parade.

The parade route begins on Sixth Avenue South, moves to Second Street South, and passes by the Civic Center and City Hall on it's way to 14th Avenue South where it turns for a block, turns again on third Street South and returns to it's starting point. The majority of spectators line up on Second Street South from the Civic Center lawn to downtown.

To participate in this years parade, please read the Snake River Stampede Parade Rules and Guidlines and then fill out the printable entry form. Also, if you are entering with a wagon, buggy, or cart, you will need to fill out a wagon, buggies, and carts form and return it with your entry.

Rodeo queens who are interested in riding in the parade are encouraged to do so and should submit the following form in order for their own rodeo to receive recognition: Rodeo Queens Parade Entry