National Western Stock Show Kick-off Parade

Curated by Eventism: we track Denver's best events in one place so you never miss out. This is a curated listing — tickets are sold by the event's official organizer. Use the ticket link to buy on their official ticket page. The National Western Stock Show Kick-off Parade steps off at noon on Thursday, January 7, 2027, starting at Union Station and heading down 17th Street to 17th and Glenarm Place. More than 30 Texas Longhorn cattle lead the parade through downtown Denver, and the Stock Show Fair follows the parade at McGregor Square. The parade is free to watch from the street.