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'Move 'Em Out': National Western Stock Show Parade Kicks Off Denver Tradition

DENVER (CBS4) - The National Western Stock Show kickoff parade was Thursday afternoon in downtown Denver. The annual Denver tradition takes place from Jan. 11-26 this year and expects to welcome 70,000 visitors.

Cattle Take Over Denver Streets As Annual National Western Stock Show Begins
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Cowboys push a herd of Texas Longhorn steers down a city street as the annual cattle drive through downtown takes place January 9, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The parade kicks off the yearly National Western Stock Show. (credit: Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images)

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Aside 30 Longhorn cattle and other animals, Colorado businessman Jake Jabs walked the parade. He served as Grand Marshall.

Cattle Take Over Denver Streets As Annual National Western Stock Show Begins
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Cowboys push a herd of Texas Longhorn steers down a city street as the annual cattle drive through downtown takes place January 9, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The parade kicks off the yearly National Western Stock Show. (credit: Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images)

The parade started outside Union Station and ends at 17th Street and Tremont Place.

A BBQ lunch was served at the Atrium on Broadway after the parade.

The National Western Stock Show takes place from Jan. 11-26 this year.

There is free parking offered at Coors Field for the 10-day event. Free shuttles will take people for a 10-minute ride to the National Western Stock Show Complex.

Cattle Take Over Denver Streets As Annual National Western Stock Show Begins
Cowboys push a herd of Texas Longhorn steers down a city street as the annual cattle drive through downtown takes place January 9, 2020 in Denver. (credit: Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images)

There are other free lots located northeast of the ticket office.

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Get more information about the National Western Stock Show Parade here.

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