Tucson
This famous cactus, common around Tucson, can grow arms and live over 150 years.
What is the saguaro cactus?
This event, known for its elaborate floats and school closures, is one of the longest non‑motorized parades in the world
What is the Tucson Rodeo Parade?
This rodeo animal is known for bucking unpredictably and powerfully.
What is a bronc?
These are worn on your feet to complete a cowboy outfit.
What are cowboy boots?
This rope tool is swung in a circle before catching cattle.
What is a lasso?
The Tucson Rodeo was created to attract visitors during this agricultural off‑season
What is winter
Many riders in the parade wear this type of western hat.
What is a cowboy hat?
This animal is used in barrel racing events.
What is a horse?
What is it called where Tucson schools traditionally close for two days during February.
What is the Rodeo Break?
A timed event where two riders work together to rope a steer.
What is team roping?
The name “La Fiesta de los Vaqueros” translates to this in English
What is “The Festival of the Cowboys”
At a parade, this sweet treat might fly through the air toward you.
What is candy?
In this event, a cowboy must stay on this powerful animal for 8 seconds.
What is a bull?
This traditional Mexican music is often played at Tucson celebrations and parades.
What is mariachi music?
This event features cowboys trying to stay atop a twisting horse without a saddle.
What is bareback riding?
This mountain range borders Tucson to the north.
What are the Santa Catalina Mountains?
This group of young women represents the rodeo and often rides horses in the parade.
Who are the rodeo queens (or rodeo royalty)?
In this timed event, a cowboy ropes a calf as quickly as possible
What is calf roping (tie-down roping)
This word is often shouted at rodeos to show excitement.
What is “Yeehaw”?
If a cowboy falls off a bull, these rodeo workers help distract the bull.
What are rodeo clowns (bullfighters)?
This year marked the first Tucson Rodeo, also called La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
What is 1925
If you hear drums and trumpets coming down the street, its probably what?
What is a marching band?
This strong animal is used in wrestling the animal, where a cowboy jumps off a horse and brings it to the ground
What is a steer?
The flags carried during the opening ceremonies are part of this traditional display
What is the Grand Entry?
This famous country singer and longtime Tucson resident performed at rodeo‑related events.
Who is Tanya Tucker?