GREELEY, Colo. — One of the biggest Independence Day parades in Colorado returned Tuesday morning on the streets of Greeley.
The 2023 Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade stepped off at 9 a.m. The Fourth of July parade had more than 120 floats, marching bands and equestrians from around Colorado and surrounding states.
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Warren and Julie Yoder served as the 2023 Grand Marshals. Stampede officials said the Yoders were chosen based on their commitment to the northern Colorado community and Stampede participation. After Lee Yoder was selected as the 2005 Grand Marshal, the Stampede said the Yoders' commitment runs in the family with two generations earning Grand Marshal honors.
Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade
The Greeley Stampede is a 13-day festival and celebration of Colorado's Western heritage through rodeo, concerts, a carnival, art show, food and more.
The 101st annual Greeley Stampede runs through July 4 at the Island Grove Regional Park.
The Stampede will also be putting on a 4th of July fireworks show -- weather permitting, of course. The fireworks will be launched over Island Grove Park starting around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Grand Marshals, Warren and Julie Yoder, will be recognized during the daily parades and PRCA ProRodeos, in addition to the Independence Day Parade.
“We have so many fond memories of the Greeley Stampede,” Warren Yoder said. “The Stampede is something that we, and the community, always look forward to in the summer. One of my favorite memories that really stands out is seeing Johnny Cash at the Greeley Stampede.”
The Yoders have served on many boards in the community including the Chamber of Commerce, Greeley Transitional House, Habitat for Humanity and more.
“This community has supported us so faithfully, that we believe giving back is the right thing to do,” Julie Yoder said. “There are so many organizations in our community doing amazing things that we feel blessed to work with them.”
Editor's Note: 9NEWS is a sponsor of the Greeley Stampede
